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Music Fills the Air

At any time that rain comes pouring down and thunderbolts invade the rumbling sky I think of Bittner, Hoffman, Brahms or Strauss. Their music comes to mind to satisfy the strong emotions where my soul could drown. Then when the storm recedes, losing its flair, dark clouds disperse and sunshine flirts with blue. Liszt, Grieg, Beethoven intense passion rouse, combine to bid the vanquished foe adieu: quiescence reigns as music fills the air. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This poem is written in (my) SUPLICA form. It consists of 2 stanzas. Both stanzas have 5 lines, each 10 syllables long. (Iambic Pentameter is recommended) The rhyme scheme is the following: a - b - C - b - a d - e - C - e - d

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/1/2020 7:22:00 PM

A great tribute, Paul. I've only heard of a couple of these composers, but I'm sure they're all great :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2020 1:32:00 AM

Thank you, Angela. There are so many great composers; unfortunately not all become famous. Regards // paul

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 11/26/2019 1:25:00 PM

Brilliant piece! Simple yet powerful!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2019 7:17:00 AM

Thank you, Krish. I can echo your very same words with regards to your introductory poem on Soup! Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 8/13/2019 6:29:00 AM

A well crafted poem :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/15/2019 7:26:00 AM

Do pleased you enjoyed it, Swetha...thank you. Regards // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 7/30/2019 1:37:00 PM

Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great..

Paul Callus
Date: 7/30/2019 4:03:00 PM

Pleased to have you back posting and commenting, Funom. Thank you for the complimentary remarks. Regards // paul

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 7/12/2019 2:49:00 AM

A very interesting poem you have here Paul and another strong contest entry. My favorite line is "the strong emotions where my soul could drown." The inclusion of some classical composers is a nice touch. MC

Paul Callus
Date: 7/13/2019 8:11:00 AM

Thank you for the insightful feedback, Marquis. Always a pleasure to receive visits from you, my friend. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 7/9/2019 1:19:00 PM

a fine tribute to the great composers

Paul Callus
Date: 7/9/2019 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/6/2019 7:15:00 PM

hmmm, I think I saw this somewhere else today! Great poem for the music theme contest, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/7/2019 6:32:00 AM

Yes, you are right, Andrea;) I am planning on changing the ending of the 3rd lines of both stanzas in order to have them rhyming; thus the total rhyme scheme will be: abcba ~ deced . Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/1/2019 1:08:00 AM

This is outstanding Paul! It is going into my Faves! Please post at PFT if you have time. Hugs, Connie : )

Paul Callus
Date: 7/1/2019 11:01:00 AM

Thank you very much on all counts, Connie. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. I've had little time for writing lately, but I've made it a point to stop by and read at least a poem from each of my fav poets. Hugs // paul

Brenda Chiri

Date: 6/24/2019 9:54:00 PM

Simply amazing Paul! You are such a wonderful poet! ;) and the clouds have lifted on my side of ps too! I'm glad to be back!

Brenda Chiri
Date: 7/4/2019 8:24:00 AM

Well I will not be leaving next time!;) couldn't run me off! Lol! ;)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/28/2019 1:46:00 PM

You are kind and generous, Brenda...thank you:) I am pleased that any clouds have now dispersed. Welcome back...for good :) ~ Warm regards // paul

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/20/2019 10:05:00 PM

Classical music; classy poem. Two thumbs-up from this classical music lover. :) gw

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2019 6:03:00 PM

Thank you for the comments and two thumbs-up, Gershon:) Best regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/20/2019 3:32:00 PM

Classic poetry, for a classic subject, love the weaving of words...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2019 5:53:00 PM

Thank you, Harry; glad you are a classic connoisseur! Regards // paul

Brian Cooper

Date: 6/19/2019 7:11:00 PM

Nicely penned poem Paul. I like the contrast between thunder and blue skies as opposites may be differrent but can be just as nice in their own way to me too.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2019 5:46:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments, Brian; it's been a while since our paths last crossed! Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/17/2019 2:19:00 AM

GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST , DON'T THINK YOU NEED IT THOUGH!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2019 5:26:00 PM

Thank you....hope Geraldine likes it, too!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/17/2019 2:18:00 AM

Such a beautiful poem - a adore a heavy storm and I relate it to Phantom of the Opera - I also wait for it to abait as more often than not a rainbow appears as shows off it brilliant colours and disappears, all the plants leaves are still glistening from rain drops - yes our Maker did make all this bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small! I enjoyed your poem enormously - well penned dear Paul, Hugs and war wishes, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2019 5:25:00 PM

Hi Jenny...always a pleasure to read your insightful comments; they add colour to my own poetic contribution. So pleased you enjoyed the two sides of my 'music' verses. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 6/16/2019 9:15:00 PM

great write, Paul, great description of the rain and lighting and thunder. Good luck in the contest. Hugs dear friend

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2019 4:07:00 PM

So pleased you enjoyed it, Eve. Thank you for your lovely comments. Hugs // paul

W.A. Cholt

Date: 6/16/2019 6:36:00 PM

Great poem. Nature and music conjure up wonderful images and emotions.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2019 3:21:00 PM

Thank you, W.A. Let's say that nature provides valid inspiration to the composer! Regards // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 6/16/2019 4:46:00 PM

Beautiful, Paul. It engulfed me as I actually love a good storm and the composers and their wonderful music you mentioned certainly fit perfectly with the storm and the "quiescence" afterwards. I personally especially like Strauss, Brahms, Beethoven, and Liszt.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/21/2019 3:11:00 PM

Thank you, Carole; I too enjoyed your insightful comments. I am lucky that I love most genres of music, classical being high up the list. Have a nice weekend. // paul