Shadow Sound

by gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts, USA

May 2013 889 Views 8 comments

Shadow Sound

Author: gnj4u

Ah, mystique of harmonium, encased keys,
with foliaceous laminae, the eyes to please.
Its reeds and bellows produced sound so sweet
holding its tune amidst humidity and heat.

Unobtrusive, no megalith, the instrument stood
festooned with tassels on meticulously carved wood.
As odoriferous fragrances of spring danced around
tempered musical notes, waves turned into sound.

Depressed key to reed, its pipes irrigate air
bring joyous tears, effective to dispel despair.

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Posted: May 2013

About this poem:

in response to shadow1950's 10-word challenge

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Comments (8)

shadow1950taunton, Somerset, England UKMay 11, 2013

super Joy I hope you can fun doing it ty for joining in

paloma66Manukau, Auckland New ZealandMay 11, 2013

This is superb Joy,nice attempting such poems it helps the brain to work,especially the oldies.

sophiasummerNorthland, New ZealandMay 11, 2013

Hello my friend

I saw a beautiful organ playing and pipes so beautifully carved.

the pedals so delicately trod.
the silent hummfff of air carefully played to away.

You write as I know so deeply, enough to allow me to see the music.

Goodnight Gnj4u

Sophia

I shall sleep well now

Bless

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoMay 11, 2013

You've met the challenge well....excellent!

gnj4uOPBoston, Massachusetts USAMay 12, 2013

Hi, shadow1950, Thank you for expressing appreciation of my effort. Can't say it was "fun", more like work; but, I can at least say I did attempt it. Thank you for taking the time to challenge us beyond our comfort zone. Hi, paloma66, "attempting" is the operative word here. Thank you for your kindness. Hi, sophiasummer, I had to look up "harmonium" and what I saw were ones without pedals and external pipes but rather keys, reeds and bellows encased in a box-like frame. It's your imaginative soul that allowed you to hear the music and offer such a generous comment. Hi, Poetnumber1, Yes, my poem did "meet the challenge", well... Your comment is a most generous one. To all, Whereas it took courage for me to post, it took generosity of spirit for you to comment. I thank each of you for your kindness and support of my effort.

shadow1950taunton, Somerset, England UKMay 12, 2013

Hi Joy you did a great poem as the comments show