There was that sound,
Like a silken web it surrounded me
In such golden beauty,
Pulling me deeper and deeper
Down into its glory and wonder.
I was lost in that sound’s world,
Into a place where satisfaction reigned,
Showing me that all was well
And my life was beautiful.
I would go on in peace and love
Even when that time came,
When I said farewell,
Farewell to Stromness.
- Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: December 17th, 2020 02:17
- Comment from author about the poem: Music hit me once more when I heard 'Farewell to Stromness' played by the composer Peter Maxwell Davies, I just had to stop and was drawn into the music.
- Category: Reflection
- Views: 75
Comments9
'Tis indeed a great piece - a firm favourite of Classic FM - and a fine write to go with it.
Thank you Michael.
Andy
A fine write and clip Gold.
Thanks Orchi.
You are a musical education, Andy - and for that I can't thank you enough.
Dave
Thank you for your kind words Dave. I have been listening to music all my long life and think I know a bit about it but the more I listen to music the more ignorant I realise that I am.
Andy
I find that is the same with just about everything Andy - Frustrating, interesting or it is what it is?
A corollary might be: 'a little knowledge is a dangerous thing'. I call that the wisdom of the ages.There's many of them - a project for next year could be to start a poetry thread and see how many we can collect... I might try that sometime, but if you want to take it on, go for it.
Dave
GOOD WRITE GOLD
Thank you Amon, much appreciated.
Andy
'When I said farewell,
Farewell to Stromness.'
and stepped
into that cooling solace
within acceptance,
a great write Andy!
Thank you Mek, most kind.
Andy
Andy, your poem drew me in just like the music did. Well done!
Thank you Fred for your very kind words, much appreciated.
Andy
It must be a beautiful place.
Yes Jerry, it must be.
Andy
Beautiful write!
Thank you SW, much appreciated.
Andy
Hi Andy.
Farewell to Stromness you have captured the beauty of the music in your incredible, beautiful poem.
Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
FineB
Thank you FB for your very kind words.
Andy
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