Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Botti & Lucia Heat Up Emmanuel

It’s time we left our work and went to play
We’ve been at it for hours, I know you’re tired
The days don’t get much longer than today

There’s nothing like the solstice to inspire
So pack your gear and get your second wind
Let’s head out to the beach and build a fire

All our friends are here so let’s begin
To barbeque and let the Fosters flow
We’ll do a little sailing if there’s wind

The stunning sunset makes your soft hair glow
Let’s shake things up as we dismiss daylight
When stars come out the music starts to slow

Botti’s horn was made for summer twilight
Everything I love is here tonight

~ J. D. Mackenzie

[Poetry on Wednesday Week 8 Prompt: Choose a piece of music that expresses Twilight in Summer. Make sure it is on You Tube so that we can listen to it while reading your poem. In Terza Rima Sonnet form, please.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8NN4fpdm40
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14 comments:

  1. Stan SkiJune 22, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    A barbie and Fosters - no solstice should pass without them.

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  2. ChangnoiJune 22, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Going to play sounds like a good idea.

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  3. UmaJune 22, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Love this poem JDM. It's so perfect, written with so much ease.

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  4. rallentandaJune 22, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Well you did it..A terza rima sonnet in correct form..you are now a fully fledged sonneteer!Will research Chris Botti.
    PS
    We both mentioned beer in our sonnets!Hidden meaning in there somewhere!

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  5. UnknownJune 23, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    I enjoyed the music JD! Didn't know Mr Botti and probably wouldn't have listened otherwise. I like the trumpet when it's mellow - just as your poem is!

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  6. MarianneJune 23, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    That deep sigh you just heard was me ... what perfect contentment you have created with this lovely piece!

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  7. MarianneJune 23, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Neglected to mention your choice of music was spectacular!

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  8. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I like your kind of party - may I come next time?
    and I also like your Terza Rima, very, very much.

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  9. flaubertJune 23, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    JD fantastic work and the music perfect for the piece!
    Pamela

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  10. brenda wJune 23, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    My kind of summer! Crack open a tall one, and let the music wail, do some dancing under the stars. Oh yeah...

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  11. Andy SewinaJune 23, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Very well worded, and perfectly formed.
    'When stars come out the music starts to slow' Wonderful!

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  12. barbaraJune 23, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Nice day you gave us. Love the horn.

    "dismiss the daylight" I like that

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  13. rallentandaSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Well Chris Botti played here last week at the Basement.He is stupendously talented. Finally got around to viewing Lucia and Botti on youtube..put it up this week..fabulous..Thanks!
    Cheers
    Rall

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  14. rallentandaApril 21, 2011 at 6:00 AM

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