The most beautiful sound in the Universe. (poem) by Peter J. Oszmann on AuthorsDen

The most beautiful sound in the Universe.
by Peter J. Oszmann → (All Poetry by Peter J. Oszmann)

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Dark, Grey, Heavy, Pregnant Sky� Cloaked in torn, fleecy, filthy dark drapes Befitting the ominous canvas of the Last Judgement, Oppressing, tormenting, threatening, Head-splitting, pain invoking misery� The dark grey invades your mind, Twisting its sharp claws around your brain-cells, Tearing at neurons, tormenting your weary soul� No escape� tentacles drag you to deepest hell� The Valkyries ride out of Valhalla To the crashing waves of sound of the Dies Irae, Echoing in the depth of your troubled mind� Gloom and doom shakes the very foundations Upon which the Great Hall of the Gods stood And is about to collapse, as Valhalla rises in flames Above the crust of the trembling Earth, Engulfing and dragging all, to witness The Twilight of the Gods� �Now silence� Deep and all encompassing silence Under the pitch darkness of the firmament� Overwhelming, deafening, monstrous silence� Heart-stopping silence� and then� The sky splits open, a brilliant white light Slices through the darkness and gloom As the wondrous, gurgling, innocent laughter Of a young child resonates through the ether, Chasing the ominous drapes of gloom away� And the sky is now azure blue, the sun shines, The flowers of the meadows gracefully waver Into a merry dance, bursting into a riot of colour And the birds� oh how the birds sing in choir And in tune and harmony with that laughter, As it vibrates through your heart and mind and soul Warming your entire being into a glorious smile� �That laughter� that gurgling, heart-warming, Crystal-clear sound that even the blessed angels envy, Is the most precious, most beautiful sound In the entire Universe. � P. J. Oszmann (2003)

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 22, 2003

Applaus! Bravo! Your depiction is heard loud and clear!Magnificent!And the child smiled, when he heard you!

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

I loved this, exquisitely written, so beautiful!

Reindeer

Reviewed by Julie Donner Andersen

Reviewed on December 21, 2003

Oh, I so wholeheartedly agree! A child's laughter is the last, best honesty on earth. Wow, Peter - such brilliant imagery you have penned here. This was a delight to read.

Julie ;)

Reviewed by jude forese

the warriors of the univese are humbled by the child's laughter ... outstanding!

Reviewed by Claywoman (Reader)

this is exceptional Peter!

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

(((peter)))

the most beautiful sound is a child's laughter...thanks for bringing it to light in the midst of this very visual, outstandingly penned, piece :)

(((HUGS))) and love and blessings to you this holiday--

karla. :)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

You have gone through the darkest night haven't you? Thank you for endng this with a child's laughter :-) Fantastic writing.