Music pours out from shadow and tree
Calling us all to enjoy a reprieve
A melodious symphony straight from the heart
Each tiny instrument playing its part
Miniature voices in perfect pitch
Unwritten scores of notes that are rich
Filled with a beauty beyond man or pen
A symphony of music that will never end
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Mocking birds solo sopranos and basses
Finding their notes in so many spaces
Piccolo warblers and wren solos start
Antiphonal melodies straight from the heart
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The bassoon bull frog comes in now and then
Cicadas’ strings play background blends
Crickets and blue jays fill the air
The snare of the trees adds depth to the pair
Woodpeckers drumming on old hollow trees
A staccato rhythm that floats on the breeze
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Suddenly right out of the blue
The feline conductor brings all in on cue
With a growing crescendo from blue jay and friend
Celloed instruments calling, “This is the end!”
The squirrel plays percussion with his raspy scolding
As the woods fills with music the finale’s unfolding
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A thunderous applause from the balcony on high
Brings all to their feet flashes crossing the sky
The concert is over the conductor’s gone home
Performers take bows the music is gone
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Painting: Dwight L. Roth
This is a painting and poem are from a few years ago. I wrote this as I sat under the trees listening to all that was going on above me. I love the idea of the birds and animals creating an orchestral piece brought on by the neighbors cat!
I enjoyed the concert very much!
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Thank you Liz! Glad you liked it!
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You’re welcome, Dwight!
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Today’s a day to find comfort and joy in music and nature. Your poem is beautiful. I love the birds’ symphonies!!
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It seemed like a very natural thing to write about!
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This was beautiful, Dwight. Thank you!
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I love these natural concerts Dwight and your painting is absolutely stunning 🤗💚
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Thank you Xenia! Listening to the birds is a beautiful experience! Thank you for your kind affirmation. I did enhance the colors a bit!
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Thank you!!
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Love it! I love the sounds of nature, too. Your painting is absolutely beautiful! ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind words. It is one of my favorite creations. Both painting and poem!
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You’re very welcome!
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Beautiful painting and poem😊
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Thank you Sue!
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Very nice, Dwight!
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Thanks Michael!
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