Christmastime - Poem from "Reflections in The Midst of Time"

CHRISTMASTIME


Now,
My heart is filled with joy
At the most wonderful time of the year.

Jingle bells and snow covered trees
With lights flickering
And stars shining bight.

Its Christmastime once again.

All the world is waiting to hear
The sound of music filling their ears.

Carolers going through each city,
Singing songs of cheer,
Of peace on earth,
Good will toward men.

Its Christmastime once again.

Children laughing,
Their eyes are full of wonder.
Toys and presents.
Love and comfort.

This is the time between a Day of Thanks
And the beginning of a New Year.

This is the time above our yesterdays
And bitter sorrows.

This is a time to reflect
On those memories that beckon our embrace.

Christmastime once before.

Not too far from here
And ever-present still.

Now,
Hold on to the warmth
Of each song you hear,
The subtle touch of peace
The season will bring.

Christmastime is here for you.

To turn your heart toward home
In a place where dreams
Are waiting to come true.

From time
And time again,
Within my heart,
I say to everyone:
Merry Christmas to all
And to all a goodnight.

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©2009 Torrence King

Poem: Insomnia

INSOMNIA

In the middle
Of the night,
My eyes
Both red
and dry,
Are afraid to close.

Afraid to forget you.

You lay there
Dreaming of a better way.

Without me?

Maybe.

With all we been through?

For sure.

Don't put me back.
Don't let me go.

I am awake.
Wide awake.

Don't you understand?

I'm not sleeping.

I don't want to dream of another,
I only want
you.

Always here.
Always by my side.

I am forever scared to lose you.

For this,
And all that is yet to come,
My eyes
may never close.

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©2009 Torrence King. All Rights Reserved.


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POEM: IT SHOULD BE ME

IT SHOULD BE ME

There is nothing more
Than time standing still.

Time to keep
And just about to run.

Out on the life I know,
The journey yields an end result.

Equaled measurements that play to the sum of my fear.

Boxed inside this shell,
I lost the last one left.

Hold on to that last hope
Sealed with the first kiss.

How sweet it is,
To taste it,
To feel it.

Nobody does it better.

How do you do it?

It's all amazing but I best be going.

Too late to turn around,
Too much to move straight forward.

Love this grand
Can stand the rain
And the pain
Of the one who hurts.

Time to keep
And just about to run.

It should be me by your side.

Way too late.
Way too late.

This is not how I feel.

©2005 Torrence King. All Rights Reserved.

Poem: Catch Me If I Can't Catch You

Catch Me If I Can't Catch You

Catch me,
If I can’t
Catch you.

If by some reason
I am a part of your world.

Parts and pieces.
Its and bits.
Bit by bit.

I can lose it all.

Images, displays
And optional photographs.

Bit by bit,
Stick and hit.

You bring discussions
And details
To expand holy lands.

Bitten.
Written.
Hidden.

Enlightened verses
Saver light.

Custom printed passages
Show links and lies.

Bit by bit
You find a dream.

Me,
I will find insight.

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©2009 Torrence King. All rights reserved. From the poetry-art collection “The Kiss of Life”
 

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Playlist: Classical and Soundtrack Music

I have recently searched through all my compilations of both Classical and Soundtrack music to try and create a set of songs that would set a creative and reflective mood; a mood to draw and write and basically get projects done. A person can only work so long and be focused while listening to Interpol, Jay-Z, DJ Tiesto, The Beatles, New Order and other sonic movements.

Sometimes you need to step back, relax and let your mind be inspired.

I specifically set the sequence to match a flow to the music.

CLASSICAL AND SOUNDTRACK MUSIC (PLAYLIST)

1. Vespertilio from “Batman Begins” Soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton
Howard
2. Eptesicus from “Batman Begins” Soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton
Howard
3. Myotis from “Batman Begins” Soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton
Howard
4. Pavane For A Dead Princess (Ravel) (Music from The Oklahoma City Memorial Service: A
Time of Healing - performed by The Oklahoma City Philharmonic)
5. Sheep May Safely Graze – Bach (Music from The Oklahoma City Memorial Service: A Time
of Healing - performed by The Oklahoma City Philharmonic)
6. Symphony No 2 Movement III – Rachmaninoff (Music from The Oklahoma City Memorial
Service: A Time of Healing - performed by The Oklahoma City Philharmonic)
7. Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 – Bach – (Vienna Series – Philharmonia
Slavonia, Ltg. / Karel Brazda, Conductor)
8. Fur Elise – Beethoven
9. Prelude OP 28/15 in D Flat Major – Chopin
10. Schindler's List (Movie Theme) – John Williams
11. The Untouchables (Movie Theme) – The Untouchables Soundtrack - Ennio Morricone
12. Four Friends - The Untouchables Soundtrack - Ennio Morricone
13. Victorious - The Untouchables Soundtrack - Ennio Morricone
14. Main Title from The Notebook Soundtrack – Aaron Zigman, composer with The
Hollywood Studio Symphony
15. Macrotus from Batman Begins Soundtrack from “Batman Begins”
Soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard

Track List/Commentary:

1. Vespertilio from “Batman Begins” Soundtrack – composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard - This is what I call the “The Flashback”. Since most of the title tracks of the “Batman Begins” Soundtrack are names of the Bat family of species, I wanted to identify these titles with subject/scenes of the actual movie. This song reflects on the origin of Batman but it, as music, is very inspiring. Sets the tone for both being goal centered and the rest of the music selected.

2. Eptesicus from “Batman Begins” Soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard (Reflections of Thomas and Martha Wayne, the Parents of Bruce Wayne/Batman)

3. Myotis from “Batman Begins” Soundtrack - composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard (The Destruction of The Monastery)

4. Pavane For A Dead Princess (Ravel) (Music from The Oklahoma City Memorial Service: A Time of Healing – performed by The Oklahoma City Philharmonic) – This music as well as tracks 5 and 6 are taken from the Oklahoma City Memorial Service: A Time of Healing CD which was a tribute to those lost in the Oklahoma City Bombing. I remember listening to this CD years ago and its impact on me has been inspiring. It would have to be, besides Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, my favorite set of Classical music.

5. Sheep May Safely Graze – Bach (Music from The Oklahoma City Memorial Service: A Time of Healing - performed by The Oklahoma City Philharmonic)

6. Symphony No 2 Movement III – Rachmaninoff (Music from The Oklahoma City Memorial Service: A Time of Healing - performed by The Oklahoma City Philharmonic)

7. Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 – Bach – (Vienna Series – Philharmonia Slavonia, Ltg. / Karel Brazda, Conductor) This music from Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos is an inspiration and great motivator. The strings on this one speak in volumes.

8. Fur Elise – Beethoven – Probably one of the most recognized pieces of music from
Beethoven

9. Prelude OP 28/15 in D Flat Major – Chopin

10. Schindler's List (Movie Theme) – John Williams – The violin played to sober tones in reflections of a time where suffering abound and hope was all that was left. This song inspires and saddens me. I reflect on those who have suffered (Jews, slaves, Native Americans, etc.) but remember that the gifts that are bestowed upon us all

11. The Untouchables (Movie Theme) – The Untouchables Soundtrack - Ennio Morricone – This is one of my favorite movie themes of all time. Maybe because I’ve watched the Untouchables more times than I can remember or maybe because it reminds me of both the “Never give up…” line from Elliot Ness (Kevin Costner) told to Al Capone (Robert DeNiro) and the scene of “The Untouchables”, together as a team, raiding the illegal liquor sections in downtown Chicago…yep, the good 'ol days!

12. Four Friends - The Untouchables Soundtrack - Ennio Morricone

13. Victorious The Untouchables Soundtrack - Ennio Morricone

14. Main Title from The Notebook Soundtrack – Aaron Zigman, composer with The Hollywood Studio Symphony - A very reflective piece of music.

15. Macrotus from Batman Begins Soundtrack (The Transformation) from “Batman Begins” Soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard – This song serves as a “book end” to the music that starts this set.


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