Monday, January 30, 2012

Calypso Night

Wassily Kandinsky
Red Spot II

(Please read while listening to my playlist music.)

Calypso Night
©2012 Susan Noyes Anderson

Listen as the rhythm
of a heated, humid day
meets the drumming of a
fevered, fertile night.

The sun and clouds have dropped
into the sea, simmered away;
now the voodoo moon is
rising, hot and bright.

A sultry dance of orchids
and hibiscus stirs the breeze,
as calypso pulses
magic through your veins.

Your heart beats into music;
passion takes you by degrees.
In the morning, only
memory remains.

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39 comments:

  1. Brian MillerJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    oh yeah you capture the intensity of that dance...and love the music in the background as it accentuates your words well...hope you had a good weekend sue!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Yes, the poem and the music are in perfect sync!

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  3. 4 Lettre WordsJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    It was super cold for us this morning, so I really LOVED reading this, Sue!

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  4. Little NellJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Oh yes, words which dance in time with the music. An unusual take on the picture prompt but a refreshing one.That Kandinsky painting is throbbing and pulsating with sound!

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  5. larainydaysJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I think I just had a hot flash

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  6. DaydreamerJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Nothing like dancing to our own rhythm is there!
    Since my mid 20's I've always worn gold sleepers but have also always worn one earring with something dangling from it, be a gold cross, a gold cat, or a piece of blue beach glass. People sometimes stop me and say: "Oh, do you know one of your earrings is missing?"
    It is a conversation piece at times but, as I'm in my late 50's now I like to think of it as my one last piece of being a rebel. LOL
    Wear your one earring, and smile ;)

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  7. WanderJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Sorry I had to shut off the music to read the poem...I liked it.

    Wander

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  8. izzyJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Great! passion takes you by degrees!

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  9. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)January 30, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I can feel the beat sister!!!

    Very descriptively written....great!

    God bless and have an extraordinary week my friend!!! :o)

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  10. boogulooJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    It's almost like I can hear the music in the background... smiles...

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  11. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Makes me want to go and dance now!! But I need the location too.
    Location can always motivate me.

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  12. ConnieJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    I feel like I've danced the night away! I think I'll go take a nap!

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  13. GrammyJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Such movement and fun all in one. :)

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  14. Susie ClevengerJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Oh I am dancing to this one...your music and poem in delightful sync...Nice work!

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  15. LeoviJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Yes, I really like. I find warm, sensual and full of fiery colors.

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  16. DarleneJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Your're right on the beat with this one, Sue.

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  17. TomJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    only the memory remains? i think i might have a hangover as well.

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  18. MaggieJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Awesome! I love this. : )

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  19. karenJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Good heavens, Sue - what have you and Dave been up to? I had to go fan myself!!

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  20. StacyJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I can almost feel the beat! Nice job Sue!

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  21. Other MaryJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Ah - I like this very much!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Ha. Sounds pretty good. K.

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  23. ninotazizJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Dear Sue,
    This is the best!

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  24. HelenJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Words and music ... a nice blend!!

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  25. Laurie KolpJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I want to go to somewhere exotic now and dance the night away.

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  26. PondsideJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I enjoyed it without and then with the music. Great combo - we're all wishing to head to the Caribbean!

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  27. anitamombanitaJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    fun...and I'm totally a Kandinsky fan!

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  28. Karen MortensenJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Repeat of what I have said before. You are amazing.

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  29. AmyJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Oooh, that is delicious. Especially the voodoo moon. Love it.

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  30. relJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    But what beautiful memories they are!
    rel

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  31. Joy For Your JourneyJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    What a fun way to start my day!! I am dreading some minor surgery I am having this morning, but your poem took me totally away to a much more interesting place for a few minutes. Thank you for that!

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  32. TerraJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Oh so intense! I love it!

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  33. jabblogJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    I love the rhythm of this - it could be set to music.

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  34. Splendid Little StarsJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    aaahhhhh! so revitalizing!

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  35. Grandma HoneyJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    And the memories that remain are often the best part!

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  36. Celestial DreamzJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    beautifully rhythm ... loved reading it.

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  37. CarolineFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Your words make me want to dance! This was so alive and fresh!

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  38. HelenaFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    This poem gets my Hey! Hey! this week! The words are so enchanting.

    'sun and clouds simmering away'... magical!

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  39. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    The rhythm of your poem speaks to the rhythm of Kandisky's art. A wonderful connectedness Sue. Thank you for sharing.

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