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Sounds of Splendor

Sounds of Splendor Some say songs soothe the savage beast On gentle melodies I feast Sensual pleasures increase Swing me, sway me, elevate me Joyful psalms can jubilate me Your lyrics stimulate me Rock, classical or jazz Reggae, soul and blue grass Music always resonated Wind songs man has emulated Across Earth unabated Primitive tribes made drums and flutes Melodies traced to early roots Angst is quelled, anger dilutes Harmonies reign in grace As all cultures embrace The beauty of song unifies Turning enemies to allies Play set chords or improvise All arts bring beauty to our lives Song styles change but music survives So much pleasure we derive Singing in unison Tunes from the musician *for Catie’s “Focus on Syllables” contest (887, 887, 66 repeated three times)

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Tahera Mannan

Date: 11/8/2010 5:37:00 AM

What beautiful sounds these are. Hats off to you. Many congratulations for this win.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 11/7/2010 9:21:00 AM

Great work Carolyn. I knew you cold do it. congratulations. Love, joyce

Duncan Chappell

Date: 11/6/2010 9:15:00 PM

shear excellent point Carolyn thank you duncan

John Freeman

Date: 11/6/2010 12:43:00 PM

Congratulations once again my friend on a well deserved top ten winner circle placement. Enjoye the glory. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/6/2010 9:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Carolyn in Catie's contest "Focus on Syllables". Love, Carol

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/6/2010 8:24:00 AM

Your poem is as beautiful as the music you describe! Conagratulations, Carolyn!! love, Carrie

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/6/2010 7:58:00 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/6/2010 7:09:00 AM

Ididnt enter this one..I just couldnt figure it out. But you sure did..well done LNC... and congrats on your musical beautry. BG

Eamon Duffin

Date: 11/1/2010 6:13:00 AM

Hi Carolyn. A lot of work gone into this testing exercise and boy, it works. From a musicians view it verifies what I have always preached, that we all would be missing something in our lives without music . Great write. PS. 'Regrets' is not autobiographical. The good wife is hale and hearty, thank God but I seem to be attending a lot of my peers funerals lately. Thanks for your interest, Your comments and most of all your writings. Eamon

Anthony Beesley

Date: 10/29/2010 1:52:00 PM

how about jim morrison?

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 10/29/2010 10:32:00 AM

Simply beautiful!lovely!tmfs!Cuchi :)

Duncan Chappell

Date: 10/29/2010 4:05:00 AM

excellent and such a real peace of work here thank you duncan

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/24/2010 5:13:00 PM

I like what you said about the butterfly having a past life.... that makes you think.

Joe Maverick

Date: 10/24/2010 2:12:00 PM

must say am pleased to hear from you, many thanks for your comments on verbiage, i see you were up late to read it.

James Fraser

Date: 10/24/2010 1:11:00 PM

I'd be so lost without my sounds of splendor Carolyn. I love this one, good luck in Catie's contest >> James :)

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 10/24/2010 12:05:00 PM

I too love music, various types to suit my mood.I find sweet gentle melodic tones can inspire me .Other times I'm there with chart music.Granddaughters think I'm a cool Nan.Although this is hot I also think it's cool.Beautifully written,and very skilful and informative.Love it and good luck with the contest. Love June

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/24/2010 10:35:00 AM

What a wonderful way of celebrating music, Carolyn! this is such a great poem that really stepped up to Catie's challenge-- bravo to you-- hugs nikko :)

Charles Henderson

Date: 10/23/2010 3:58:00 PM

Your tone and words flow in a gentle melody in this one. A very good projection. You hit the nail on the head with your interp of my poem. Three years is nothing after 80 have just flown by. It's nice to alude to something and have the reader catch your meaning. Charles

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/23/2010 7:04:00 AM

I thought this a very hard challenge, great work! Light & Love please add your wisdom to my blog?

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 10/23/2010 5:11:00 AM

Excellent enrty, your words are captivating..love Michael

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/23/2010 12:19:00 AM

this is excellent Carolyn, love the subject being a music lover. also catie should register this syllable count as her own. "Calind" form. Harry

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/22/2010 1:33:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, you know very well that the noise in the market never ends! But moving on... As a lover of music and song, I enjoyed this journey of truth, reminding me of my favorites from the classics to jazz, rock, bluegrass to Reggae, etc. all sweet sounds uniting us! Wish you good luck in Catie's contest!

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/22/2010 6:06:00 AM

I wasn't meaning you in my little comment about fiction...it was just a general statement. alot of my work has some truth to it but not total truth.

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 10/22/2010 3:34:00 AM

It is sweet, lovely and beautiful beyond words. You have weaved very deep ideas in this lovely Poem my friend. To me it should be on the Top. My good wishes for your contest entry. I have placed a new Poem/Song in the format of Kawaali supported by a Blog. Hope you would like it. Your valuable suggestions would be would add more beauty to my efforts. Love and best wishes...Ravindra... Carolyn Devonshire

Michael Gelb

Date: 10/21/2010 4:09:00 PM

I liked your poem. Thanks for the comment to mine.