Fantasy Poetry posted March 28, 2019


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Music of the spirit

The Dance of Death

by poetwatch

Frolic
To the rhythm
And pluck the violin
I hear your music Beethoven
Like a burning sensation that moves me
Only now those dreadful demons dance
To the music of your soul
While you sleep in death.
Yet, you were
Game.



Beethoven 'Even the Odds' Poem writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
March 29th marks the 224th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's debut as pianist in Vienna, Austria. To celebrate his awesome musical contributions and influences, you are to write an 'Even-the-Odds' poem [see format below] that somehow, someway relates to Beethoven or, more importantly, to his music. It can be a musical event or instrument lessons when you were young....it can be how a certain concerto is tied to important memories....it can be how his music makes you feel or makes you think about certain things....it could be his Spring Sonata's tie-in to Spring....really, ANYTHING! ;) :) Be original! Give it a try -- surprise us and make us want to vote for yours! :) ;)

An 'Even the Odds' Poem is as follows:

1. The syllable count is 2-4-6-8-10-9-7-5-3-1 [starts out with evens and finishes with odds] - it is centered to form a 'diamond-like' shape

2. The first word (two syllables) and the last word (one syllable) are synonyms

3. There is no rhyme requirement, although it isn't discouraged.

Evening Performance
by Y. M. Roger

-------------------------Fairies
--------------------Flit through the air
-------------------Chromatic symphony
---------------Of effulgent streaks and glitter
-----Performing 'neath where the trees meet the stars
------------Tonight, the crickets and frogs join in
----------------Enhancing the vibrant show
--------------------You'll never forget
----------------------Dancing with
-------------------------Sprites!

[ignore the "-----", they were necessary so that the editor gnome would allow the poem to center! :)]
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