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Sweet Music

Sweet music is my true love's native tongue -
transporting souls to heaven's shores when she
is singing, bringing them reluctantly
back down to earth when her last note is sung.

Copyright © John Watt | Year Posted 2020

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Jennifer Proxenos

October 11, 2020 at 9:08 AM

Both husband and wife gifted, one writing poetry, the other singing. How blessed your home is dear John. You are a wonderful soul and having met you on soup, know that your wife is just as wonderful as you are.What a brilliant stanza and excerpt from the poem 'My True Love's Native Tongue' I will make a point of reading it and listening to the music. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

October 11, 2020 at 11:04 PM

How wonderful your words are to my ears, dear Jennifer. I can't vouch for my being wonderful, but I will boast of my wife's wonders until my dying day. Bless you for the read and delightful comment my friend ~ John

Angela Crabtree

October 8, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Beautiful rhyme, John. After reading this I must read the original poem! :) ~Angie

October 8, 2020 at 8:43 PM

Thank you for the lovely comment, Angie! Much appreciated.

October 8, 2020 at 9:13 AM

Congrats John on a great write and win, this verse indeed does stand alone!

October 8, 2020 at 8:43 PM

Thank you John! This comes from one of my favorite sonnets ~ John

Gregory Richard Barden

October 8, 2020 at 3:04 AM

This is wonderful, John, as is your norm, and all the elements that I look for in great verse - congratulations, My Friend! It (and the photo) remind me of a Star Trek episode, (Season 2, Episode 2), called "Who Mourns For Adonais" - a favorite of mine!

October 11, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Greg, I saw the Star Trek episode you referenced, and I can totally see your point! Thank you, sir Bard.

Gregory Richard Barden

October 9, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Pretty sure that's the full episode - it's a great one, with substance and poignancy ... I think you'll enjoy it, Bro! :-) (The parallels will be obvious, I think - even the photo you used)

Gregory Richard Barden

October 9, 2020 at 6:26 PM

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6q660i

October 8, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Greg, thank you kind sir, for another contest and another generous ranking. I have not seen that episode, I wonder if I can find it on youtube or hulu? Blessings my friend!

October 7, 2020 at 6:21 PM

Susan Ashley is a hard -- nay, an impossible -- act to follow. So, I'll just say, reluctantly, that I'll save all my observations for another day. G.L. in Greg's contest! Music and Magic, Gershon

October 7, 2020 at 8:15 PM

I know what you mean, GW. But your words stand on their own for your wonderful heart and humor, and are always welcomed on my page. Susan and you are both wonderful friends in your own ways. Thanks for the friendship ~ John

October 7, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Of course, your musical title attracted my attention, John. I remember this exquisite stanza well as it belongs to one of my most favorite sonnets. This is such a grand and elegant choice for Greg’s contest, it’s such a graceful beauty. And now, my dear friend, I’m off to your page to read your inspiring sonnet again! Best wishes for win and warmest wishes for you, dear poet.. ~Susan

October 7, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Your musical sensibilities are always 'in tune' with mine and 'reverberate' with your kind enthusiasm, Susan! Thank you dearly for the generous sentiments and for being so effusive in your praise, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

October 7, 2020 at 3:15 PM

thanks for seeing so many of my poems recently. I really appreciate it you taking so much time doing that. time to get off here and try to write!!

October 7, 2020 at 8:31 PM

It's a two-way street, my friend. Enjoy your writing tonight.

Gordon Mcconnell

October 7, 2020 at 12:17 PM

Great write John, a lovely musical piece telling well your love of music. Take care and blessings always,Gordon

October 7, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Thank you for the kind words, Gordon. Blessings to you, trust all is well ~ John

October 6, 2020 at 1:56 PM

a beautifully written poem, john! best of luck in the contest...

October 6, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Thank you, much appreciated ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

October 6, 2020 at 1:55 PM

ahhh, one on glorious love! I think i may recall that poem you took this stanza from!

October 6, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Thanks for the kind input ~ John

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 6, 2020 at 12:36 PM

Hello John Watt, I enjoy music. I enjoyed this poem. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 7, 2020 at 6:13 AM

Hello John Watt ,yes we do have music in common. I listen to music often. Have a nice day my friend.

October 6, 2020 at 12:49 PM

Thank you Darlene. We have a love of music in common. Have a wonderful day, my friend ~ John

Regina Mcintosh

October 6, 2020 at 4:44 AM

Beautiful. I enjoyed so much. Love to you and blessings too, Love, Gina

October 6, 2020 at 12:49 PM

Grateful for your kind words, Gina. Enjoy your day ~ John

October 6, 2020 at 1:32 AM

what a charming poem John i agree with Tom it reads beautifully in its own right:-) hugs jan xx

October 6, 2020 at 2:46 AM

Thank you, dear friend. Appreciate the wonderful comment ~ John

October 6, 2020 at 12:19 AM

A beautiful stanza that stands on its own I had to go and read the full version. Beautifully composed John and good luck. Tom

October 6, 2020 at 2:43 AM

Thank you ever so much, Tom. I'm sure I will appear biased for thinking so highly of my wife's singing, but so be it. It is a treasure to me and I wrote this because I wanted her to know that. Enjoy your day ~ John

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