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Inspired by Yann Rolland’s “symphony in my car.” I landed on Charles Ives Symphony 2. I don’t often take the time to listen to classical music, but let this one sweep me away.

Windswept Over sheet music, harmonious movement of sand. Droplets of rain dance - time swooning on sea and on land. Cupid’s arrows climb, descend strings of the violin. Heartthrobs, side by side, in best dress, on seasonal spin. Fingers up and down long necks, in obeisance of song, as bow ties glide along knightly, mounting music, strong. Ultra concentration as the conductor gyrates, creates, weights, debates, elongates, plaits and translates. Unity in mass, jealousy laid aside, except for the audience who longs to climb inside, windswept. Ebb and flow of tears, patiently are kept and foreswear allegiance to current marriage with hasty prayer. Silver fox-french horns, don’t withhold their breaths, breasts pounding. With lilt, rapturous, they’d give up their lives, resounding. White pages, pristine ties, good looking manners of tides. Hourglass climax expires. Silence shatters. Faith abides.

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Date: 1/3/2025 11:25:00 PM
Wow, Kim, this is a well composed poem with all the “mounting music strong.”
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/4/2025 11:42:00 AM
Thank you, MH!
Date: 11/24/2024 6:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Windswept" is a lovely write. I enjoyed reading this one. Have a wonderful day with your win............................
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/24/2024 10:11:00 AM
Thank you so much, my friend! Keep writing! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 11/24/2024 12:45:00 AM
Beautifully written and a great read, Kim. Congratulations on your POTD win. Have a wonderful day.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/24/2024 5:48:00 AM
Thank you, Zyrool!
Date: 11/22/2024 10:59:00 PM
Amazing writing. Just beautiful. God bless you and Congratulations on POTD. Love, Gina
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/24/2024 5:48:00 AM
God bless you too, sweet lady! Thank you!
Date: 11/22/2024 9:33:00 PM
Your poem is a treasure and a delight, dear Kim. It's a fave for me. Congratulations on POTD. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/24/2024 5:49:00 AM
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me, Evelyn!
Date: 11/22/2024 7:56:00 PM
Dear Kim, classical music is like poetry is motion. Simple, yet elegant and graceful, all at the same time. I'm in awe right now, as I'm reading your words. ' harmonious movement of sand, time swooning on sea and on land. ' This is so beautiful. The melody sweeps across the page. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/24/2024 5:49:00 AM
Thank you for your lovely comment, dear Brandy! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 11/22/2024 6:39:00 PM
Reading your poem, I feel like I am engulfed by beautiful, powerful music from different instruments carefully and intelligently orchestrated to create harmony. Congrats on POTD.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/24/2024 5:50:00 AM
Ryan, I appreciate your comment so much! Thank you!
Date: 11/22/2024 4:38:00 PM
Dear Kim, Congratulations on POTD. Enjoyed the beautiful symphony with your words, especially this line spoke to me: "creates, weights, debates, elongates, plaits and translates."
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:23:00 PM
I am so happy you liked that line! Thanks, Mala!
Date: 11/22/2024 1:33:00 PM
You deffo have your own style and way with words. Well deserved potd kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:23:00 PM
I appreciate! Thank you, Tom!
Date: 11/22/2024 10:28:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, Kim. You have now replaced 'The Music Man!' Smiles, Gershon
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:25:00 PM
Oh my, now I search for 76 trombones :)
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I Am Anaya
Date: 11/22/2024 12:35:00 PM
LOL. Gw. I love The Music Man! I watch it every year on my travels in hotel!! Congratulations Kimmy! Beautiful rhymage .
Date: 11/22/2024 9:39:00 AM
Your stunning words in this tribute to the world of symphonic drama, provide an inspiring introspection. Mesmerizing. Congratulations on POTD! My Best, Robert
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:26:00 PM
Appreciate so much! Thank you, Robert!
Date: 11/22/2024 7:26:00 AM
Musical symphony, that’s how it sounds, simply beautiful. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:26:00 PM
I needed some warmth, really…so cold here today! Thank you, my friend!
Date: 11/22/2024 6:56:00 AM
Well composed Kim, Congrats on POTD
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:28:00 PM
Thank you, Joe!
Date: 11/22/2024 6:54:00 AM
So lovely Kim….deserving of POTD…..Congratulations! Debx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:32:00 PM
Thank you, Deb!
Date: 11/22/2024 5:31:00 AM
Kim a big congratulations on your Musical Triumph Such a wonderful write for the ear and eyes. Congratulations on this high honor of POTD you have received...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 5:32:00 PM
Thanks, Mike!
Date: 11/22/2024 4:16:00 AM
Dear Kim, Absolutely breathtaking! The musical imagery, the rhythmic flow, and the deeply felt emotional landscape you've created are stunning. Congratulations on POTD for you totally deserve it! Your words dance like the music you've described, weaving magic across the page. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:40:00 AM
I feel blessed! Thank you, Daniel! :)
Date: 11/22/2024 3:35:00 AM
So beauteous,Kim. Bravissimo! Congratulations On POTD. Enjoy your special poetry day!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:41:00 AM
Thank you, Gina! :)
Date: 11/22/2024 3:31:00 AM
Kim, beautifully penned, congratulations on POTD.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:41:00 AM
Thank you, Tania! :)
Date: 11/22/2024 2:20:00 AM
- A well-deserved p.o.t.d., Kim ... congratulations ... enjoy your day :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:42:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! :)
Date: 11/22/2024 2:16:00 AM
A beautiful musical poem Kim, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Bel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:42:00 AM
Thank you, Beryl! :)
Date: 11/22/2024 2:10:00 AM
A lovely poem worthy of POTD. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:43:00 AM
Thank you, Victor! :)
Date: 11/22/2024 12:49:00 AM
Back to say congratulations on your well written potd!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:43:00 AM
Thank you, Karen! :)
Date: 11/22/2024 12:45:00 AM
Congrats on POTD. I wonder if you are a musician as well as a poet. You have certainly captured a range of emotions and blended points of view. Thanks.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:44:00 AM
I’m not a musician but thank you so much! xx
Date: 11/22/2024 12:32:00 AM
Congratulations to you Kim on today's POTD honour. Enjoy your day. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:45:00 AM
Thank you, Tom! :)
Date: 11/21/2024 8:40:00 PM
So many moods and sudden shifts thereof in a musical performance. Your keen eye, ear and heart have captured them well, Kim, methinks. Bravo, Maestra!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/22/2024 4:45:00 AM
Thank you, dear friend! :)
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