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Music of the Night

Music of the Night Summer nights of back porch gospels Choirs of crickets – cicada harmonies Bass lines full of bull frogs croaking Grasshoppers toe tapping all in time Neon rhythms of lightning bugs – Cadence of Katydid’s chirping beats - Phantom fireflies - soul music of the night. 6/21/20 Contest: On Broadway Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Theme #1

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James Inman

Date: 8/25/2020 6:19:00 PM

This is truly the music of the night. I remember, as a child, lying in bed listening to the frogs and cicadas singing so loudly it was difficult to fall asleep.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2020 2:51:00 PM

I think the mysterious stuff happening at Soup has happened for me at this poem. I could have SWORN I commented to this charming one before. BIG congrats. so well deserved.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/25/2020 4:17:00 PM

Well, we are on the same page - I thought I had seen a message from you. Great minds! Thank you so much my friend! I do love the the symphony of summer night songs every evening! Take care! I would imagine the aspens are beginning to turn in the Wasatch! Beautiful!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/23/2020 1:21:00 PM

Your words indeed captured the music of the night--BIG congrats Sam on your podium win.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/23/2020 1:31:00 PM

The sounds of summer crickets, etc., has always been a song to me. So much fun to put their notes into words. Thank you for your congrats - an honor to share the podium with you! All the best!

Paul Callus

Date: 8/23/2020 12:39:00 PM

Your take on this contest prompt is superb... music to my ears, Sam. Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/23/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thank you so much Paul not only for your visit and lovely comments but for your congratulations! Grateful! So fun to share the podium with your beautiful poem. All the best.

John Watt

Date: 8/22/2020 6:08:00 PM

Congrats on the win with your cricket cantata and bullfrog ballet, Sam! Much to enjoy here.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/23/2020 1:23:00 PM

Thank you dear friend! Just a little national anthem for a summer night! Blessings!

Hilo Poet

Date: 8/22/2020 3:57:00 PM

Very witty and I particularly like the closing line, Sam, imagery well-crafted, Congrats indeed, stay well and Aloha! William

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/23/2020 1:25:00 PM

Aloha William! I always so appreciate your comments and feedback. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment my friend! May the trade winds blow gently on you today!

Funom Makama

Date: 6/25/2020 2:17:00 PM

Oh dear.. What a lovely piece you have here. Your craft is definitely seasoned with lots of creativity. Great poem.

John Watt

Date: 6/24/2020 1:13:00 AM

There goes my favorite musical poet finding pleasure in the Maker's melodies! Love it as you knew I would. "Soul music of the night". Be blessed ~ John

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/24/2020 6:13:00 AM

Temptation was just too great! A poem theme in music?! I had a feeling this would catch your eye. So glad you love it and get to share in the music of the night! Thank you! Many blessing for your day!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/22/2020 5:49:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful poem, Sam:-) Best of luck in Nette's contest!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/22/2020 7:16:00 PM

Thank you so much Edward. Loved the theme. Phantom is one of my very favorite musicals. So much fun to write on the theme. Blessings!