Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

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.


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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 December 1, 2020 at 7:22 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 December 3, 2020 at 1:32 AM Thank you, Angela. There are so many great composers; unfortunately not all become famous. Regards // paul

Krish Radhakrishna November 26, 2019 at 1:25 PM Brilliant piece! Simple yet powerful! Paul Callus November 27, 2019 at 7:17 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 August 13, 2019 at 6:29 AM A well crafted poem :) Paul Callus August 15, 2019 at 7:26 AM Do pleased you enjoyed it, Swetha...thank you. Regards // paul

Funom Makama July 30, 2019 at 1:37 PM Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great.. Paul Callus July 30, 2019 at 4:03 PM Pleased to have you back posting and commenting, Funom. Thank you for the complimentary remarks. Regards // paul

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper July 12, 2019 at 2:49 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 July 13, 2019 at 8:11 AM Thank you for the insightful feedback, Marquis. Always a pleasure to receive visits from you, my friend. Regards // paul

Jack Horne July 9, 2019 at 1:19 PM a fine tribute to the great composers Paul Callus July 9, 2019 at 4:49 PM Thank you, Jack. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich July 6, 2019 at 7:15 PM hmmm, I think I saw this somewhere else today! Great poem for the music theme contest, Paul. Paul Callus July 7, 2019 at 6:32 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 July 1, 2019 at 1:08 AM This is outstanding Paul! It is going into my Faves! Please post at PFT if you have time. Hugs, Connie : ) Paul Callus July 1, 2019 at 11:01 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 June 24, 2019 at 9:54 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 July 4, 2019 at 8:24 AM Well I will not be leaving next time!;) couldn't run me off! Lol! ;) Paul Callus June 28, 2019 at 1:46 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 June 20, 2019 at 10:05 PM Classical music; classy poem. Two thumbs-up from this classical music lover. :) gw Paul Callus June 22, 2019 at 6:03 PM Thank you for the comments and two thumbs-up, Gershon:) Best regards // paul

Harry Horsman June 20, 2019 at 3:32 PM Classic poetry, for a classic subject, love the weaving of words... Paul Callus June 22, 2019 at 5:53 PM Thank you, Harry; glad you are a classic connoisseur! Regards // paul

Brian Cooper June 19, 2019 at 7:11 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 June 22, 2019 at 5:46 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 June 17, 2019 at 2:19 AM GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST , DON'T THINK YOU NEED IT THOUGH! Paul Callus June 22, 2019 at 5:26 PM Thank you....hope Geraldine likes it, too!

Jennifer Proxenos June 17, 2019 at 2:18 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 June 22, 2019 at 5:25 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 June 16, 2019 at 9:15 PM great write, Paul, great description of the rain and lighting and thunder. Good luck in the contest. Hugs dear friend Paul Callus June 21, 2019 at 4:07 PM So pleased you enjoyed it, Eve. Thank you for your lovely comments. Hugs // paul

W.A. Cholt June 16, 2019 at 6:36 PM Great poem. Nature and music conjure up wonderful images and emotions. Paul Callus June 21, 2019 at 3:21 PM Thank you, W.A. Let's say that nature provides valid inspiration to the composer! Regards // paul

Carole Duet June 16, 2019 at 4:46 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 June 21, 2019 at 3:11 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

Ilene Bauer June 16, 2019 at 3:47 PM wow! a wonderful poem with a challenging rhyme scheme, paul! you have nailed it! Paul Callus June 16, 2019 at 4:37 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Ilene. Best regards // paul

Nette Onclaud June 16, 2019 at 3:05 PM relishing the cadence of your melody with my green tea, paul... music, play on!..huggs Paul Callus June 16, 2019 at 4:35 PM Thank you, Nette. I enjoy listening to music according to moods...and while you relish green tea, i go for black coffee or red wine :) Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit June 16, 2019 at 2:32 PM Enjoyed the musical theme you wrote about, Paul. Paul Callus June 16, 2019 at 4:09 PM Thank you, Vijay; glad you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier June 16, 2019 at 2:22 PM Beautiful tribute, Paul. Paul Callus June 16, 2019 at 4:06 PM Thank you, Line. Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham June 16, 2019 at 1:50 PM Whatever the weather nothing beats a bit of classical music. Well written Paul and good luck. Tom.