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The Sound of Music

Once someone heard The vibration of the universe As it went bouncing all around And called it sound. Then somewhere farther Down the line Someone heard that sound in time And called it music. In another scant few billion years When the sun is dead and there's No life because no planet left will bear it, That noise, no doubt, will still abound But will make a more forlorner sound. What good is music If no one's around to hear it?

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Date: 8/10/2022 2:52:00 AM
So aesthetically rich and beautiful. Reminds me of the classic movie, the sound of music
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 8/10/2022 11:08:00 AM
Thank you, Silpika.
Date: 8/9/2022 11:39:00 AM
A sad comment on the state of the earth but beautifully expressed, Jim…
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 8/9/2022 2:02:00 PM
Before and after, perhaps. Thanks, Ilene.
Date: 8/9/2022 10:22:00 AM
Jim, a delightful reflection on the birth of "sound' and "music!" Your last stanza leaves me with questions to ponder! Thank you for sharing this poem of the serene sublime! All the best.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 8/9/2022 10:30:00 AM
Thank you, Sam.

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