Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Canon

After listening to Pachelbel's Canon in D Major I wrote this poem.

Canon

Notes drop like spring rain
On a tranquil pond,
Into a trickling stream
That beholds the harmony.
Cellos chant deeply,
Almost silently,
Beneath the chorus of violins.
The bows sweep sweetly
Over the tender strings
Like a feather in the breeze.
Each note answers the other
In passionate vows mingled together.
The crystal clear canon sings,
Romancing the nearest ears.

4 comments:

  1. A beautiful meditation! I could hear the music.

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  2. I don't know the piece, but love what you did in response. I like "each note answers the other/In passionate vows mingled together." That sounds like music!

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  3. I love the last line "The crystal clear canon sings,/Romancing the nearest ears." Your poem inspired by the music is exquisite.

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  4. I love the references to nature in your poem. I could hear the Canon, especially when I read, "Cellos chant deeply, Almost silently, Beneath the chorus of violins."

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