Quartet For The End Of Time.

Goldfinch60



I awoke in the morning

Music on my mind,

What shall I listen to,

Listen to today.

Would it be jazz?

Would be The Man in Black?

Would it be classical?

So much choice,

Then it came to me,

Classical would be the one.

But again, what type?

Then it came to me,

That piece that moves me.

A piece composed,

Composed as a prisoner of war.

Just the four instruments were there

Clarinet, violin, cello and piano.

Messiaen wrote the piece

And it was played,

Played to the prisoners and guards

Who applauded it loudly.

That is the piece I will listen to,

Listen to today.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 11th, 2024 01:04
  • Comment from author about the poem: I know the video is long but as far as I am concerned it is so very meaningful.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 26
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  • orchidee

    Good write Gold.

  • Teddy.15

    I'm truly impressed that as a fellow Libra that you can choose in the end. LoL bravo my friend, I can never ever decide 🤣

    • Goldfinch60

      Yes it is difficult to chose Teddy, there is so much wonderful music out there. Thank you for your kind words.

      Andy

    • Tom Dylan

      Love this. Jazz, Johnny Cash or classical? What a tough choice! And fascinating about the Quartet. Never knew that. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers, Tom.

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Tom. It is even tougher with so many other types of music I so enjoy. That quartet is very menaingful.

        Andy

      • sorenbarrett

        A most interesting choice Gold. My choices are often mood driven and are so varied that it confuses my mood. Music the healer and balm of the soul.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you soren. It is so true that music is the healer and embalmer of the soul.

          Andy

        • Accidental Poet

          Andy, your knowledge and tastes in music is remarkable. You seem to rejoice in the music's personality of expression. Long may you listen and enjoy. 😉👍

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you AP. music has been part of my life since birth and that was down to my father whose love of music was born in me as well.

            Andy

          • Cassie58

            I too enjoy classical on occasions. This piece was quite mesmerizing Andy and fascinating too. Hope Thursday has been kind to you both.

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Cassie, glad the piece intrigued you Cassie. Have a great day.

              Andy

            • MendedFences27

              Beautiful music and wonderful story. Thanks for making my Thursday. _ Phil A.

              • Goldfinch60

                My absolute pleasure Phil.

                Andy



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