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Here is my Tanka poem based on the photo prompt below. This was an especially inspiring photo, because I love classical music and as a child I watched and listened to my grandmother play such music on the piano. I invite you to listen to this beautiful waltz as you read the blog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=1s9oM_vNlyY
STRAUSS WALTZ AND ROSE Mozart wrote many Nocturnes, Waltzes, and Preludes But none could compare To the Strauss composition, Roses from the South, a waltz. A Strauss rose exists Inspired by this special waltz With blooms like his love For Adele Deutsch, his wife, Pure and sweet forever more. The pink bloom is strong As graceful fingers hold it Fragrant and perfect The Strauss waltz and rose flower Fill our souls with joy and peace.
As you listened to “Roses from the South” waltz, were you smiling, swaying, or did you get up and dance? Did you envision couples dancing in a large circle with women in their swirling dresses and men in tuxedoes? I hope it filled your soul with joy and peace. Please let me know how you reacted to it.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
I loved reading this with the song accompaning your lovely, flowing words, Karen! Xo
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Music fills my soul and I listened to that waltz while I wrote the poem. Thank you, Denise.
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So lovely… ❤ xo
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Thank you, Bette.
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So lovely, Karen! The music and the poem are masterful together. I felt like I was dancing throughout the piece. How marvelous to have this midday interlude. ❤
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Thank you, Gwen. I hope you will dance for at least a few minutes every day. It is good for the soul, mind, and body.
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It’s so lovely to wake up to find this gem waiting for me this morning. This is so lovely, Karen. I swayed along with it happily. It’s one of my favorite pieces of classical music. I’ve just had the pleasure of sharing it on my blog. 😊
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Soooz, thank you for sharing my poem on your blog AND for all the opportunities to write a poem or short story. We need to dance or sway to the music every day to reduce stress.
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It works wonders for my emotional state. It’s hard to remain stressed when you listen to that magic. 😊
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A brilliant composer, Karen! I danced around my office by myself. 🙂 Great poem!
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Good for you! We all should dance at least for a few minutes each day. I love waltzes and try to imagine dancing in the 1800s to such music.
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That’s stunning, Karen. I went back and read it over twice just to appreciate the beauty of your poem.
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Mae, your comment touched me deeply. I loved doing this particular poem based on a great photo.
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So beautiful, Karen. I love this take on the prompt, and a perfect piece of music to go along with the poem 🙂
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I played the music video while I wrote the poem. Thank you, and I am glad you liked the poem and music.
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This is really lovely, Karen. A gorgeous poem.
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Thank you, Robbie. I am glad you liked it.
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