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Winter Sonata Contest   Sponsor: JCB Bruhl

December 1, 2023

Rhapsody of a Winter Sonata

I fail to hear musical notes playing upon the breeze, but I can see golden leaves rhythmically swaying. It must be a winter sonata making snowflakes tumble on this cold night meant for sleigh rides and romance. Emotions flow in melodies on a magical night like this for those in love, those who discern lyrics and chorus. Moonlight's glow rests softly on the heads of lovers as they kiss beneath myriads of twinkling celestial stars. The sonata builds from a slow adagio to an allegro beat. It's a symphony played on the wind no piano can match. No stringed instruments. It's not a cantata written for voices singing of love and what the future may hold, but it's as picturesque as a snow globe winter scene. There are silhouettes of pine trees dancing in firelight, as embers spark inside of those who hold on to each other. Like fluttering butterflies, they feel love within their hearts. Once the music starts beneath snow draped branches, they hear the rhythmic beat of their own kind of music, and the emptiness of solitude no longer saddens their souls. Each completely aware and content with Winter's Sonata.
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Watt Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Lin, such an amazing and magical sonata you have composed, with winter as your instrument... your notes are leaves on a breeze, your dancers are pine trees, your melodies are dulcet snowflakes, your harmonies are twinkling stars, and your rhythms are the heartbeats of two in love. Totally enchanting and magical, a fav, and one I will enjoy returning to. Winter blessings to you ~ John
Lane Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 7:09 AM
Hi John. You have always written reviews of my poetry with a heart and mind that clearly see my visions. I value your thoughts and find them very encouraging. I hope your holiday season is spectacular! Thanks, dear friend.
Greenhough Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 2:11 PM
This is a romantic, inviting poem. The scene of winter brings it to life.
Lane Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Many thanks to you for commenting, Hilda.
Kitchin Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Lin, a wonderfully enchanting poem.
Lane Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Oh. Thank you so much for finding it to your liking, Tania.
Cunningham Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 9:45 PM
Romance at its best supported by one the best orchestras. Guided by a talented conductor, Lin Lane. A masterpiece of a poem Lin, a fave for me. Tom
Lane Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 7:30 AM
lol I love your whimsical comments, Tom. Will you join the orchestra or take over the baton? You're welcome to do either. Thank you!
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December 1, 2023 at 7:48 PM
A beautiful winter sonata Lin, ‘melodies on a magical night’ such wonderful poetry you’ve written ~ Belle
Lane Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Thanks so much for your complimentary remarks, Belle.
Connelly Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 6:26 PM
You've romantically captured the music of the spheres Lin. Thanks
Lane Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Oh I’m pleased you think so. Thanks, Jeff.
Turner Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 2:23 PM
With an ambiance like that who wouldn't fall in love. A lovely winter song, Lin:)
Lane Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 6:49 PM
I certainly couldn’t fight it. Thanks, Danny.
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