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Mystical labyrinth of twisting harmonic warnings Gazing into infinity’s composing handiwork – Moonbeams in silver sung sonatas – Ivory hued cantatas resolved from heart pacing crescendos Spring’s soothing birdcalls after tympanic thunder. Measured tempos of rhythms search for their time signature As aching melodies in moveable feasts of swans Search for resolutions in atonal firebird tango ballads Through classical dusty suites of western legends Not losing pitch or tripping over downbeats. Too many notes squeeze into four square spaces When magic flutes songs soar over seraglio dreams Imperial marches set imprisoned phrasing free with fanfares And close encounters of key notes discard dissonance Seeking rhapsody in hues of blue. Plaintive and joyful - hopeful and merciful - Healing rhythms inspired from the eternal melody, A lost chord to haunt then heal the midnight heart All arranged in one accord from the Master’s apprentices To rest in finality of one trailing echo of waltzing river.

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Jay Narain

Date: 5/7/2023 9:20:00 AM

Nice poem and POTD.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/8/2023 11:21:00 AM

Hi Jay! Thank you so much! A POTD is a special and unique honor. Thank you for sharing that with me. Blessings!

Gary Radice

Date: 4/23/2023 2:12:00 AM

Hi Sam, I love how you've weaved references to classical music pieces into your work. Had I not read John's comments below I wouldn't have noticed how many you actually managed. Congratulations! Reading it again in a sort of ..adagio... pace I can now pick them up. :) Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/8/2023 11:20:00 AM

Hi Gary! Thank you so much for your gracious words of compliment and congratulations! Love the way you are re-reading in adagio! That is a serious compliment when a fellow poet goes back and re-reads a poem! Thank you. Music, like writing, is such an integral part of my life and brings me so much joy! Had fun weaving into the poem a few of my favorite pieces! Take care! Blessings! Cheers!!

Frances Schiavina

Date: 4/6/2023 7:01:00 AM

Beautiful intricate work of nature and emotions dancing in colors and sounds masterfully done. Congratulations on PODT!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/6/2023 10:11:00 AM

Hi Frances! Thank you so much! Music is such an integral part of my life, it is a true joy to put this love into words. The POTD was a wonderful surprise. Thank you for sharing in this celebration of music. Blessings of Easter joy to you!

Constance La France

Date: 4/3/2023 5:13:00 AM

Sam, also congratulations on getting the POEM OF THE Day honor !

Constance La France

Date: 4/3/2023 5:11:00 AM

Sam, wonderful writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 3/28/2023 9:30:00 PM

great poetic writings about the music theme; just mystical feelings about the tone and tune; great to read; congrats for POTD

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/6/2023 10:13:00 AM

Mahtab, thank you! I almost missed your lovely message :s. So happy you enjoyed my "tune!" Music is such a joy with all of its mystical qualities. All the best to you.

John Watt

Date: 3/27/2023 10:09:00 PM

It's no surprise to me at all that my friend Samba would choose out of all the 'M' words in the dictionary to write about music. Also no surprise you were awarded a POTD for this absolute gem (another fav for me, BTW). What comes as a beautiful surprise is how you keep finding creative ways to harmonize musical lingo within your poetry. I don't know of anyone who does this better than you do. Love your subtle references to Swan Lake, Moonlight Sonata, the Magic Flute, the Grand Canyon Suite (or was that Billy the Kid?), Rhapsody in Blue, the Firebird Suite, the Blue Danube, even a couple of John Williams nods, along with so many fantastic phrases and alliterations that rush by faster than the Flight of the Bumblebee... I think my favorite was your little wink to Amadeus ("too many notes"). Love it! Better than "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch! Still a big fan ~ R&Rbro

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/28/2023 9:59:00 AM

Thank you so much dear friend of poetry, music and, of course, baseball! I am humbled by your feedback and your fav! What an honor. I knew you would pick up all of the musical references - the only one! Right on! So much fun to share this musical salad with my kindred musical-poetic friend! How blessed are we to know this very special gift from God's own loving heart - truly God's heart song! I truly believe the images and words come from our loving God! And, we get to sing our baseball anthem starting Thursday! Yippee! As always your messages lift my spirits like a home run ball soaring over the outfield fence! Grace and peace to you! Blessings of joy R&R Bro! Easter is coming!!

Ken Rone

Date: 3/23/2023 8:53:00 AM

Good morning Sam - the chromatic scale was a gift to humankind, settling upon us from who knows where to delight the musician and the poet. congratulations. Best - Ken

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:54:00 AM

Hi Ken! Your lovely note of congratulations was like a new song in my heart! Thank you! Yes! Those two half steps between the third and fourth notes of the scale and the seventh and eighth notes have birthed magic for centuries! Truly a "gift!" On a different "note," this winter in CA has been like a NW winter. I wasn't sure how I would handle the rain and cold, but my NW genes kicked right in and I found myself delighting in the downpours as well as sending up prayers for those devastated by flooding and roof collapses! Hope you are well. All the best. Blessings!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/23/2023 7:52:00 AM

My belated Congratulations on your POTD, Sam! I've been sick for over a week now and Today I'm trying to catch up on the POTD's I've missed. I enjoyed your poetry of music. :-) Bill

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:46:00 AM

Greetings Bill! I am so sorry to hear that you have been sick! I hope it's not COVID! Notes of congratulations are always a joy. Thank you taking the time to send your congratulatory message. So happy you enjoyed this musical interlude - this sonata to music - music that has been so integral to my life. Was such a wonderful experience to remember music's influence! Sending you blessings to the music of a Texas two step! Hope you continue to heal quickly!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/23/2023 3:31:00 AM

Nearly missed this gem Sam, congratulations on the honour of POTD, hope you're keeping well. Over Fork Over. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:40:00 AM

Hi Tom! I am so glad you didn't miss this poem! Your poems are so lyrical I feel a kindred musical spirit! Thank you for your lovely note of congratulations. A POTD is such a special honor. I am truly humbled. So far we have made it through the storms. We have needed the rain and snow so badly I can't complain. This child of the northwest rainy winters has enjoyed the rain! Maybe its my Cunningham DNA! Stay well, warm and dry! Over Fork Over!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/22/2023 9:37:00 PM

Awesome write, congratulations on POTD.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:34:00 AM

Thank you dear friend! Music is such a special gift to all of us. I was so hoping to capture some of that spirit in this poem. So grateful for your affirming words! Blessings to you. Our day of Alleluia is fast approaching!

Fin Chuuk

Date: 3/22/2023 9:11:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful and doubling my congrats to you on your win and POTD. What an outstanding job, Sam! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Fin! I am so happy that we got to share the beauty of music through this poem. Sending you blessings of music and melody!

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/22/2023 7:28:00 PM

Wow! Congrats, and congrats again! Thanks for sharing this melodious muse of yours, so delightful and delighting from the start till the end. Thanks likewise for your constant uplifting comments. God bless you.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:29:00 AM

Dearest Beata, thank you for your lovely note of congratulations. Truly God's music sings in your faithful heart and in this beautiful feedback. I am so grateful. The POTD was an amazing honor and, truly, made my heart sing! Sending you blessings. Our day of Alleluia quickly approaches!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/22/2023 6:11:00 PM

Sam, I enjoy listening to music as evening falls and all the world is quiet. (Which I'm doing right now). It's very inspiring and it creates such a beautiful mood. Your words make my heart smile. I feel like I'm floating on a cloud, which is such a wonderful feeling, indeed. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:21:00 AM

Hi Brandy, your lovely message brought a beautiful melody into my heart and my day. How blessed are we to experience the soul of music with its merry heart or its pensive tears. Healing and joyful all at the same time. Truly one of God's most unique and treasured gifts straight from God's love for us. Thank you for sharing in this melodic poem with me sweet friend. May music continue to bless you! Hugs!!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/22/2023 1:44:00 PM

Back with congratulations, Sam. A very beautiful musical poem! Love ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:14:00 AM

Thank you dear friend. Your words of congratulations are a sweet song! Sending you blessings and much love! So wonderful to have you back here on the soup Mala.

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/22/2023 1:40:00 PM

All across the universe, Music is everywhere even Saturn has it's sound-[OA]- —From Spanish guitar, Sitar, ta Gangsta Rap! I love music and your wonderful implications of the uses of music. Music is an art that, in one guise or another, permeates every human society. Congratulations on your POTD Sam Kauffman!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 11:12:00 AM

Hi Anaya! Truly music is part of our DNA, almost the soul of our soul! You are so right when you say music is part of every culture throughout history. It is even in the harmonic vibrations of the spheres. Thank you so much for your lovely message - music to my heart! I hope all is well with you. You have had more than your fair share of snow this winter! It's been quite a winter for CA! But, we have desperately needed the snow and rain. Take care. Sending you blessings on wings of melody and gratitude!

Constance La France

Date: 3/22/2023 1:37:00 PM

Sam, a wonderful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor and for your placement in my Writing Challenge 'M' Words, well done, blessings, Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 10:56:00 AM

Hi Constance! What a wonderful opportunity your contest gave me to write about my beloved "music" that has been so integral to my life from early childhood. Without your contest this poem would not have been written. So grateful. Definitely music to my ears. Many thanks for your placement and your lovely compliments. Sending you blessings on the wings of song!

Deb M

Date: 3/22/2023 9:16:00 AM

Congratulations Sam on POTD….Debx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 10:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Deb! A POTD is such a special honor! Blessings to you!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/22/2023 9:03:00 AM

As good an explanation of music as ever I have read, Sam, and a sure-fire contender for a high placement in the contest, no doubt. Congrats on POTD, as well.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/24/2023 10:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Jim. Music is, truly, a special gift. Your wonderful feedback really made my day. The POTD is such a special honor. I am grateful for it and grateful for the opportunity to share music with my PS friends. Blessings to you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/22/2023 8:49:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. Enjoy your new win. Have a blessed day writing away...........

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/23/2023 11:41:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula! It was a pure joy to write about music and think about the music I so love! Joyful notes of blessing to you!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/22/2023 8:20:00 AM

Sam, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/23/2023 11:40:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania! The POTD is such an honor and a wonderful surprise! Blessings to you!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 3/22/2023 7:27:00 AM

Serene … mystical …. haunting and beautiful all woven together. A joy to read Sam ! Big congratulations on POTD! Love and hugs, Susan :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/23/2023 10:34:00 AM

Hi Susan! Your lovely message is like receiving a gift that touches my heart with joy like music! It was so much fun to "compose" this poem and bring in references to a few of my favorite classical and contemporary pieces. What an honor to receive a POTD - an honor I am so grateful for on the soup! Hope you are staying warm and cozy! Melodic blessings to you!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/22/2023 7:07:00 AM

Back with congrats for POTD with the lovely poem Sam! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/23/2023 10:12:00 AM

Hi Linda! Thank you for your repeat visit of congratulations like a wonderful coda! Sending you blessings of grace and peace.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/22/2023 6:56:00 AM

Have to admit that I was looking for 'rap' in your poem. When I didn't find it, I was overjoyed! You 'poemed' about real music. Thanks, Sam, and congrats on POTD! ~ Melody and Magic, Gershon

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/23/2023 10:11:00 AM

Hey Gershon, thank you!! Music has formed the framework and structure of my life in sharps and flats on straight "lines!" Writing this poem was a joyful journey into music and the pieces of music that are precious as treasure to me. Like you, rap will never compare to Beethoven or even John Williams. But, that being said, I guess it has it's place. Thanks so much for listening to the song of life with me! It indeed lives on the scale of magic through melody! Blessings!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/22/2023 6:42:00 AM

POTD Congrats Sam..my favorite note is E Flat. Rivers of music is where it’s at. SuZ

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/23/2023 10:02:00 AM

Hi SuZ! Thank you so much for your "note" of congratulations and well wishes! Totally agree with you - "music is where it's at..." What a gift from eternity's heart! And E Flat is one of the most expressive notes with overtones of both joy and sadness. So grateful for your feedback. Blessings to you!