On the eve of Christmas, fog and darkness clotted, carriage horses plodded, following disembodied flares down narrow streets. On the eve of Christmas, ancient church bells muttered as first snowflakes fluttered, and invisibly stuttered out the hours in muffled beats. On the eve of Christmas, with baubles and overpriced dolls, drums and sugar mice bright […]
Candle Symphony
symphony of flames flickering in the darkness drips of molten wax leave bright splashes of colour and the fragrance of Christmas Kim M. Russell, 2016 Imgae found on YouTube My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2016 #5 candles Chèvrefeuille has chosen candles as our prompt today; he says that they are the […]
Eagle in Snow
in winter mountains copper wings flash against snow a soaring eagle Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on wallpaperscraft.com My response to Carpe Diem #1103 Symphony in F sharp minor Op. 41 by Dora Pejacevic Today we have a composition by Dora Pejacevic (1885-1923) to inspire us: Symphony in F sharp minor, Op. 41 (1918)
First Snow
a single flake glistening in the moonlight heralds morning snow Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2016 #4 first snow We are counting down to Christmas 2016 in this CD special feature and Chèvrefeuille is dreaming of a white Christmas; he says that they […]
Midwinter Storm
on the horizon a midwinter storm glowers bruised clouds weep snowflakes Kim M. Russell, 2016 ‘Winter Landscape’ by Caspar David Friedrich – image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1102 Symphony No. 4 Op. 50 by Johanna Senfter Today the music for our inspiration is by Johanna Senfter, a female composer from Germany […]
Cold Hands
Your hands were always cold, my dear, Despite temperature and weather, The only time they warmed, my dear, Was when we were together, When you put your arms around my waist And intertwined your fingers. I can feel your breath upon my cheek, The scent of you still lingers, But now there’s only icy hands, […]
The Holly and the Ivy
holly and ivy survive snow and winter blasts steadfast evergreen a crown of blood-red berries woven green and virgin white Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2016 #3 Christmas Carols We are counting down to Christmas and today Chèvrefeuille wants to inspire us with Christmas carols. He has […]
Sanctuary
in turbulent times images, words and music shelter for the soul Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem #1101 Emilie Mayer’s Symphony No. 4 in B minor Chèvrefeuille has introduced us to Emilie Mayer, another female composer I have never heard of, and hopes to inspire us with her symphony.
Amphetamine Alice
She had a greed for speed, amphetamine avarice, barefaced wildness and her name was Alice. Her sandpaper voice was a relentless screech, a tidal swash and swill that echoed down the beach. Alice tripped through life in a sanguine reverie, believing that the fourth rule would keep her spirit free. She didn’t give zilch for […]
Dragon Empress
borne on wings of fire black smoke curls about her feet dragon magic flows through her razor-sharp talons and serrated scissor teeth Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem #1100 Dragon Empress by BrunuhVille In the 1100th regular episode of Carpe Diem, Chèvrefeuille has chosen to share music by the Portuguese composer BrunuhVille, entitled […]
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