Xylophone

The xylophone and marimba are often compared
 Harmonics being the difference between the two
 Marimba with softer notes shared
 as harder notes from the xylophone ensue

 Whatever instrument is played
 Dulcet melodies come forth to delight
 With wooden bars arrayed
 Xylophone rhythms take flight

 As a mallet taps on those wooden bars
 To create those breezy notes
 Notes that chime with twinkling stars
 and a song on the breeze now floats!

 4-27-2023
 Writing Challenge - Words With 'X' - Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: Constance La France
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Dietrich Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 3:59 PM
Very nice and also informative. I didn't know about this. Congrats in the contest, Joseph
Y. Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Hi Joseph, Congratulations on your win in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-)Alexis
Andresen Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 1:21 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Joseph - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I really enjoyed it. Have a great/blessed day...............
La France Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 6:51 AM
Joseph, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Congratulations on your win in the Contest ...My friend. Your beautiful poem captured my attention. Well done dear.
Sands Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Beautiful. I love the last stanza too :)
Allison Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 2:28 PM
your vividly descriptive poem is music to my ears Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx
Buhagiar Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 2:27 AM
A brilliant poem that ends perfectly.
Nicole Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 5:22 PM
Even though a marimba has soft tones, the xylophone can bring a tender melody. Music creates a beautiful mood. My best to you, Joseph. :) Hugs, Brandy
Pandit Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 5:55 AM
A beautiful ending line, Joseph. Much enjoyed the musical tones. Best to you.
Andresen Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 3:20 AM
- Lovely music ... although I'm not musical - Best wishes in the contest, Joseph :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs
Daniel Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 2:03 AM
Lovely, Joseph:)
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