Magic on Strings
Winter sings
V ibrations echoing from core memories
I ntonations writing a symphony of inclinations
O leander pages, conduit stirring cadenzas through artist to ear
L ilting melodies produce oceans of tears
I nsinuating sonatas pluck at taut heartstrings
N ostalgiaβs caramel tones ring out loud and clear
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H ollow metallic pinging, reminiscent of icicles clinking
A ngelic strikes, chime in rhythm
R ing in each flake that falls from heaven
P ristine tones, swirl through air, opaque, and wispy
S lick sounds flow like wobbling mercury
I cily beading, hailing pearls of melancholy
C hills trickle down the spine, a keyed-up crescendo
H olographic auditory bliss, dynamic stanzas like blizzards flash
O rchestrated spectral projections wink and glance
R ising tide of snowy tintinnabulation
D eveloping layers of tone and timbre over incidental reverberations
K.B. Silver
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An acrostic take on the violin and harpsichord. I wrote the acrostic for Violin two years ago when I went with my husband and a couple of friends to see Lindsey Sterling's show, The Snow Waltz Tour. It was fantastic, and I have a couple of other pieces I will share this winter, inspired by the show and her music. The new part for the harpsichord was inspired by our venture to see Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas by Chip Davis.
I have never celebrated Christmas, but I do celebrate excellent music and the joy that brings individuals and families. It really was a family show; there were little ones all over the audience, dancing and clapping along, which really warmed the heart. We got these tickets through a drawing from the hub's new job, and we got to meet an employee from a different department and their child.
The show was really lovely, with light effects and even some snow that fell on the audience down below us. I was happy to find I was more comfortable, feeling less vibrations, in the top overhanging seats. We have a relatively new event center, fairly small, but well-designed. I have been very happy with the experience both times we saw a show there. I did get separated from the hubs on the way in while he parked, but the lack of crowds and helpful staff, along with my noise-cancelling earbuds, helped everything turn out all right.
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K.B. Silver
K.B. Silver has poems published in magazine Wishbone Words, and lit journals: Sheepshead Review, New Note Poetry, Twisted Vine, Avant Appa[achia, Plants and Poetry, recordings in Stanza Cannon, and pieces in Wingless Dreamer anthologies.
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It is wonderful that those fantastic concerts inspired such expressive writing, and it sounds like the Mannheim Steamroller show brought a lot of heartwarming joy. Beautiful Acrostic!
Oh wow, I've never even heard of a harpsichord before! That's so fascinating! Loved your beautiful Acrostics. And gosh, you're absolutely gorgeous ππππππ
Such a gorgeous acrostic, every line feels like music you can almost hear. The winter imagery and sound textures are stunning together. Loved this piece. β Annie from the SoftlyWished Team