Thursday, May 14, 2015

Melody--By Gerald McBreen--United States

May--

Melody

I've heard wind chimes tingle softly

Irish tenors from across the sea

Mantovani conduct a symphony

I've heard violins sweet and exotic

doves coo in the rain

babies giggle as they learn to run

There is one sound sweeter
I hear it when I head for home
and mother calls my name

Gerald McBreen is the Coordinator for the Striped Water Poets of Auburn, WA. They host an "open mic" every first Monday of the month. He is Poet Laureate of Pacific, WA. (2009-2015) His most recent award - winning the online Cover Letter Contest for July, 2014 - River Styx. He loves to see members of the Striped Water Poets advance and get published.

9 comments:

  1. Hi, Gerald, your poem is very beautiful........and touching. Sheri

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  2. Hi Gerald, I really enjoyed this piece, it really spoke to me.

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  3. A very nicely written tribute to your mother, Gerald.

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  4. Hi Gerald. I enjoyed "Melody." A very nice write and tribute. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  5. I know these sounds. You conclude with the one most timeless.

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  6. You have given me a pleasant sound to hear, what a joy it is!

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  7. Hi Gerald...I enjoyed reading your lovely poem & the sounds you described so beautifully! Best wishes, Chris~

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  8. You have described these sounds so well and hit a universal chord with your closing line.
    Wonderful words you share
    Sincerely
    Suzanne

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  9. Thank you, Gerald McBreen, for the following--

    And please thank all the poets who responded to my poem
    "Melody" in the May issue.

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