A Word On Sound

 

Such music I heard which seemed to augment

And change my concentrated train of thought

Mixtures of tones that blended with movement

into my eye, such notions it brought

The gurgling water swirling round rocks

Flapping and lapping around willowy reeds

The shepherd calling to lamb bleating flocks

The mellowing whisper of grass and weeds

A song thrush competes with a nightingale

So pleasant the lilt it was to my ear

Psalms from the nuns floated o’er the dale

Such majestic sound so heavenly clear

The base tone of boots on grit on the lane

The satisfied sigh treading home again

Author's Note

It's surprising what memories can be conjured up by sounds

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

How true dear Pauline that sound can transport us in time and evoke many memories. I am listening to Katherine Jenkins, a favourite of my mum as I write this, so have her on mind. . I love the examples you have penned for your readers. Gurgling water and birdsong are two I can relate to so well. Thank you for sharing your beautiful words and imagery which pleases so. Hope your Sunday is going well dear friend.

Chris

[Pauline]

Thanks Chris.I'm also listening to music which I usually do after an early lunch, only I'm listening to The Platters. (They were great singers.)
In Keswick yesterday at the market and I've never seen so many dogs in one place in my life.
I'm good and hope that all is well with you too.
Pauline.xx

[Ciara]

All of these joyous and comforting sounds. Beautiful poetry.
This one is special Pauline. 💛

[willweb]

To me, there would be no life without music because music is pretty much my life. I hear melodies in everything, raindrops, passing traffic, running electric fans. (I know, I am weird) but I love music in all forms. To me the world is a song waiting to be sung. I really enjoyed this, it had a melody all its own.