Listen Closely

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    Listen Closely

     the skrit skrit of my pen
    branding this blank page

    the sharp tock tock tock of high heels
    striding purposefully over marble floors

    the charming cloppity-clop of horse hooves
    over the cobblestone streets

    the magical, musical tinkling 
    of a small brass bell

    the deep thumping bum bum bum
    of an expertly played bass guitar

    the cheery clink of crystal
    in  celebratory toast

    the soft, deep sigh, mmmmmm
    of a lover's moan 

    achingly beautiful
    these sounds alone are
    worth living for... 

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    HarverTomsson commented on Listen Closely

    05-11-2010

    There are other sounds just as definable, but your sampler is a good stimulus for the mind to keep working on a good thing.
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    simoneaugustus

    05/12/2010

    Thank you so much for reading, Harver! I always value your input and am so glad to see you stopped by!

    ArgusWayne commented on Listen Closely

    05-08-2010

    Excellent! An old friend once told me 'The hell with stopping to SMELL the roses--I want time to listen to them bloom!' You nailed that sentiment here. Another favorite.
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    simoneaugustus

    05/08/2010

    I love that quote! I am so glad you enjoyed this poem. :)

    ApaqRasgirl commented on Listen Closely

    05-06-2010

    great piece, I could almost hear the tones of each of those you described it so well, thanks for sharing. love Asha
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    simoneaugustus

    05/07/2010

    Thank you, Asha, for the kind words; it means so much to me!

    MindNumbing commented on Listen Closely

    05-06-2010

    Nicely written, yet again... it's amazing how certain sounds continue their reverb long after they have physically vanished. I can still hear my dad's sigh each and every time I do something that I know he would consider stupid... I think that might keep me in line a little bit :)
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    simoneaugustus

    05/07/2010

    Thanks! And I know what you mean about that little sigh that becomes part of your conscience- my dad left one of those with me as well! I must admit, it's turned out to be one of the most useful gifts he gave to me. ;)

    FranzJ commented on Listen Closely

    05-05-2010

    sounds - if you listen you can hear - - - - - - - -a lot
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    simoneaugustus

    05/05/2010

    Yes, 'hearing' and 'listening' are two vastly different things. Thank you for reading!

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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