Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Quatrain

Pure Tones Resonate

Tiny bar percussion instrument, I am in awed.
I rhythmically stroke my thumbs across your tines,
My soul floats upon your notes; my heart applauds.
Tensions and sorrow float away; your music unbinds.

It seems natural to hold you in my hands.
Your inharmonic overtones, to some, may seem odd.
Sweet dissonances lull me like no marching bands.
Simple reverberations discover my inner-self's facade.

I love to hear your pure tones resonate, floating.
Upon the breeze, contrasting sounds drift away.
Trickling timbre, like a bubbling brook…naturally calming.
Together, we become one with nature, joys stay.

Dreams drift to forever where fantasies thrive.
When you are in my hand, my soul soars.
I become ecstatically thrilled to be alive!
Awakened by the freedom your music implores.

INSTRUMENT:  Thumb Piano A.K.A. Kalimba

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
October 29, 2011

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 3, 2011 at 4:35 PM Congrats Dane Ann on a top notch win with this exciting entry of chosen instrument luv.. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 8, 2011 at 3:04 PM Thank you, sincerely, for reading my work and for taking time to comment. Smiles.

Carol Sunshine Brown November 3, 2011 at 10:25 AM Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Sound Madness" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 8, 2011 at 3:04 PM Thank you for reading my work and for sending your congratulations Smiles.

Doris Culverhouse October 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM Enjoyed reading your symphony today!! Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM Thank you for reading my work and for sending your much appreciated comments. Smiles.

Kash Poet October 29, 2011 at 5:32 AM Very nice personification.Best wishes. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM Thank you for reading my work and for sending your comment. Smiles.