9/12/2012

Central Park Symphony

(Photo by Elton Lin
Source: Flickr Creative Commons)


children’s laughter sings

counterpoint in sirens' howl

orchestral notes soar


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Written for Haiku Heights - September Heights Day 13: Symphony

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27 comments:

  1. Indeed...a very unique symphony this..

    I am here Patti.. http://rameshsood.blogspot.in/2012/09/ah-notes-from-childhood.html

    RS:)

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  2. A wonderful symphony composed with your words in this haiku and with the sounds of children. Great one.

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  3. I love that music, heard at playgrounds everywhere!!

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  4. Neat! And the picture is a perfect add to the lovely words. :)

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  5. Kids are always full of surprises and stars for making little things noticed. Loved your haiku. for it defines the innocence and beauty together of childhood and this wonderful emotion of blending bliss and graceful notes together. This haiku's lines definitely touches my heart strings!!! Thankyou for sharing!
    ~ Keep the Spark ALive..

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  6. A nice little ode to city life :-) Gets "howling crazy" sometimes, but there's music to it, too.

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  7. really cool compare and contrast in this...its all the music....though i like the laughter more...smiles

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  8. Ah New York. I remember it well. 1973 thereabouts cyclying in central park....

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  9. Your words paint the picture as well as the photo shows the mood. I love the sounds of happy children.

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  10. ...love the contrast, nicely done!

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  11. I love your take on the prompt.
    Thank you,
    Siggi in Downeast Maine

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  12. Patti--I just love the singing laughter in here!

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  13. Anything at all, singing and laughter of children is heavenly. Nicely Patti!

    Hank

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  14. You painted a wonderful picture in WORDS.

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  15. really like counterpoint in sirens' howl -nice use

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  16. beautiful and unique; very well written

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  17. Nothing like the sound of children's laughter!

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  18. Children's voices would be one of the most beautiful symphonies of all. Beautifully captured.

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  19. I love the sound of children's laughter...sirens, not so much; but they contrast very nicely in your haiku.

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  20. This is a most wonderful orchestration. I would go back for more. Thank you too for visiting my Haiku. I wish I could take credit for the pictures. Yours are great!

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  21. love the contrast between the children and sirens. Fantastic.

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  22. One of the best symphonies I think - laughter. :)

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  23. Lovely haiku

    http://merlinspielen.com/2012/09/13/summer-symphony/

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  24. The conductor for this symphony is amazing ... I particularly like the last line.
    September Heights - Repertoire of Notes

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  25. Give me the children's laughter anytime. Adorable haiku.

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