Lunch has finished and so to relax;
Up to the room where books, music and bed await.
So to what shall I listen today?
I casually flick through my music
And stop on Mahler.
Why not I think, I haven’t listened to him recently,
But what and by whom?
I select the First Symphony, played by the Berliners
Under Sir Simon.
The music starts gently as I ease myself
Onto my bed, book to hand
I start reading and listening.
Thrilled by the latest novel
And stirred by the gentle music
The eyes shut and the book gently falls.
I am in a world of Mahler,
So profound, a man of many tunes.
I am carried to Gustav’s world,
A world of perfect notation conveyed
To my soul by musicians of profound skill.
The sound gets gentler and softer
As my mind drifts into a restful place
Of content and peace.
The music still there but
My mind is unaware as sleep begins.
BANG!
The loud crescendo at the beginning
Of the movement
Awakes me from my peace!
Shaking, not knowing where I am,
Then it comes to me!
I do wish he wouldn’t do that!
So back to my book I go,
Still listening,
But the peace shattered.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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Excellent! Mahler was drive music this morning on the way to fill up the car. Most enjoyed reading Andy🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you arqios, yes I have listened to Mahler when driving.
Andy
LoL I love the excitement of the musical instruments. 🤣 I've always admired your love of music.
Thank you Teddy, music has been with me since my birth.
Andy
Blessed Stock......? You knows the guy I mean. lol.
Of course I do Orchi.
A lovely write enthusing about their passion for music, enjoyed the read
Thank you Tobani, music is my life.
Andy
You are very welcome
There are surprises in music just as there are in life and even sometimes in poetry. A good read Andy
Very true soren, music has brought every emotion to me in my life.
Andy
Mahler is only for the serious lovers of music.I happen to love his music.This is a wonderful narrative poem.Enjoyed reading
Thank you David, very much appreciated.
Andy
Lovely, sweet and relatable...
Most kind Salvia, thank you.
Andy
Excellent write Andy
Thank you Tony.
Andy
You're welcome
Ah, Andy, the dangers of listening to classical music. Perhaps you had eased into the netherworld of sleep? A well written account of your experience. Watch out for those crescendos. - Phil A.
Such true words Phil, I may well have dozed off. LOL
Andy
And so the story goes. Enjoyable read Andy.
John
Most kind John, thank you.
Andy
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