Ludwig.

Goldfinch60



There I was in the lounge

Thinking what music shall I listen to,

I know, I thought,

I’ll put some Beethoven on.

So I found his Fifth Symphony,

A piece I had not played for a very long time.

I had heard it on the radio

But didn’t really listen to it,

I knew it so well,

But this was the first time,

The first time I had LISTENED  to it,

Really listened to it

For a long time.

There I was carried away,

Carried away by this music,

This glorious music.

I was conducting it,

Smiling all over.

I listen to music all the time

But this took me back,

Back to those times

When I played Beethoven more often.

So once more music astounded me

As it so often does,

So often does in my wonderful life.

My wonderful life of music.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 31st, 2023 01:00
  • Comment from author about the poem: Music so often astounds me.
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments6

  • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

    Music is great . A nice piece of writing )

    Think I should listen to music a little more

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Violet, music takes you to such wonderful places.

      Andy

    • LIZ

      Don't you love it when that happens? I love music! ❤️ I can relate to this. It's such an amazing experience! Enjoy!

      • Goldfinch60

        Glad that you can relate to this LIZ, music has always been in my life and always will be.

        Andy

      • orchidee

        Good write Gold. As long as it drowns out my singing, it's OK! lol.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Orchi.

        • Doggerel Dave

          I find both scents and music have the ability to really evoke forgotten memories.
          Thanks for the reminder Andy.

          • Goldfinch60

            They both certainly do Dave, may they always be there for us.

            Andy

          • Bella Shepard

            Dear Andy, to lose yourself in music is a joy beyond compare. Listening to the 5th, you can hardly keep from conducting, its power is overwhelming. We saw a Candlelight Concert of Beethoven's music and it was breathtaking. I share your love, and thank you for the words that describe this miracle of music.

            • Goldfinch60

              So very true Bella, music is a joy beyond compare, so glad that you share my love of music as well.

              Andy

            • Neville


              your fondness for music is no great secret is it .. it's just great, isn't it ..

              • Goldfinch60

                It certainly is Neville, I am listening to Grieg's Piano Concerto on the radio as I write this reply.

                Andy



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