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 […]
Temptation
shimmering droplets clear as vodka and tonic over icy rocks tempting me to quench my thirst at a mountain waterfall Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem Tokubetsudesu #92 Hamish Managua Gunn’s ‘the temptation’ In this episode, Chèvrefeuille has shared poetry by the runner-up of the ‘tribute to Jane’ […]
Lost in the Music
chilly silent night warmed by flickering candlelight and the choir singing medieval madrigals pure beauty sets fire to souls Kim M. Russell, 2016 My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2016 #2 silent night In this episode of Seven Days Before Christmas, Chèvrefeuille has taken the title of a classic Christmas, ‘Silent Night’ […]
Echoes of Twilight
On the air, the taste of frost; breath of wood smoke and tang of leaves are suspended in twilight. A full moon reaches out to touch reflections splintering the white, tinged with bright lights of Christmas trees. Twinkling through the streetlight’s glow, intimate lamps of home remind us that its time to make our way. […]
