Music of the Night
Was I going Crazy48 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This poem is smoothly metered and simply rhymed. It is good that you write about this problem and maybe it will help others to go see a doctor too. It is better to know than to stay worried or stressed.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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This poem is smoothly metered and simply rhymed. It is good that you write about this problem and maybe it will help others to go see a doctor too. It is better to know than to stay worried or stressed.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thanks so much Joan! I don't mind hearing music, but just want to know where it's coming from and why it is playing without me turning it on. That is how real it is.. For me it was the same as a radio playing. Thank you my dear friend for all the kind comments about this. And not thinking it silly!
I am thankful for your friendship!
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My pleasure on all accounts, Debbie.
Joan
Comment from estory
This had an easy, slow dancing, almost waltzing gait to it. Nice slow dancing. Great rhyme effects, nice echoes in there, and I liked this sense of the music, the nostalgic music coming from the wall or the next room, that no one else can seem to hear. A haunting refrain, bringing memories back to life. One note: Glen Miller was in the second world war, not the first. His plane disappeared I think somewhere off the coast of Africa on a flight to perform for the troops there. estory
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This had an easy, slow dancing, almost waltzing gait to it. Nice slow dancing. Great rhyme effects, nice echoes in there, and I liked this sense of the music, the nostalgic music coming from the wall or the next room, that no one else can seem to hear. A haunting refrain, bringing memories back to life. One note: Glen Miller was in the second world war, not the first. His plane disappeared I think somewhere off the coast of Africa on a flight to perform for the troops there. estory
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Ok, so was the In the Mood from the 2nd world war. I should have googled it but someone. (My husband) told me it was the first. See if I trust him again. Thank you!!! I will go change that right away. It is an easy fix. Bless you my sweet friend! And also for the beery kind review and comments.
Comment from Spitfire
Your words capture this annoying phenomenon. Tinnitus first visited me at age forty-seven while on a cruise to Alaska. But I don't have it at night. But all day long, my ears will ring sometimes and the noise gets really loud when I'm under stress. Now in my Golden Years I don't notice it much, but they are ringing me now as I review this!
Thanks for the interesting notes that you also posted.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Your words capture this annoying phenomenon. Tinnitus first visited me at age forty-seven while on a cruise to Alaska. But I don't have it at night. But all day long, my ears will ring sometimes and the noise gets really loud when I'm under stress. Now in my Golden Years I don't notice it much, but they are ringing me now as I review this!
Thanks for the interesting notes that you also posted.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thanks so much Shari,. I don't mind hearing music, but just want to know where it's coming from and why it is playing without me turning it on. That is how real it is.. For me it was the same as a radio playing. I guess it is better then foghorns, ringing, pounding etc....and you know about those noises. So happy that they don't bother you as much anymore.
Thank you my dear friend for all the kind comments about this. I am thankful for your friendship!
Comment from Lilly Flowers
You must have had Helen's posting in mind when you wrote this, about hearing and seeing things. I can't remember the term for it.
I was relieved to know I wasn't going crazy because I sometimes see faces in the carpet.
What a delightful poem this is. I loved that you made reference to Glen Miller's Band because I love the old music. It stems from my father (deceased now) who always played piano. I actually have the Andrews Sisters and Glen Miller on CD. Yes, some of us still use CDs, haha. Blessings, Lilly
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You must have had Helen's posting in mind when you wrote this, about hearing and seeing things. I can't remember the term for it.
I was relieved to know I wasn't going crazy because I sometimes see faces in the carpet.
What a delightful poem this is. I loved that you made reference to Glen Miller's Band because I love the old music. It stems from my father (deceased now) who always played piano. I actually have the Andrews Sisters and Glen Miller on CD. Yes, some of us still use CDs, haha. Blessings, Lilly
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Hi Lily, it was only two weeks ago when I finally told my husband about it. He said we should go see my Dr. and when we did I was so relieved and wished I hadn't waited so long. After I found out if was a part of my tinnitus, I knew that I had to pay it forward, so had planned on writing the poem.
Then since i couldn't sleep anyway, I decided to review Helen late at night.and hers was more about phantom sounds.Some of those little things that we hear in the shower or think we hear, etc, etc... but similar. Except I looked it up and those were not classified as tinnitus. However my ears during the day are constant fog horns, drums, ringing, heart beating etc... so the music should have been a welcome change. But this did not appear to be in my head so I was sure that I would find out I was skitso or have a brain tumor. That is why when I found out how harmless I thought if I could just save one other person from the feelings of why??? For fear of what people would say, I knew I had to. .......So thank you my sweet friend for the lovely comments and for the generous gift of six stars. You are a gem, my sweet friend. And yes, I still use CDs sometimes too and I was thinking that the song was from WWl but it is WWll so I just changed that. I love the song, but it made no sense that I would listen to that because I haven't let my mind go there in years.... And do not feel bad about seeing faces in the carpet, because obviously look who thinks she had an invisible speaker in the wall above my head. Lol!
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Good grief! There are more strange human conditions than I ever realized. I meant to tell you WW11, but forgot. My human condition is forgetfulness, but it's very common. My husband and I are always accusing each other of getting senile, LOL.
Comment from nomi338
Let me begin by saying, I feel for you and your plight. I love music and would not mind being serenaded. I, on the other hand am accompanied by poetic sayings all through the night. For that reason, I keep pen an paper nearby. I have a volume of poems that I started but have not yet finished. Many of my best received poems have come from my revisiting these poems and completing them. Here of late I have been able to complete them in one fell swoop. These I treasure. Hang in there and do not give up hope. I believe that everything that happens to us has a reason and a meaning. The trick is to figure it out before we go crazy. LOL.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Let me begin by saying, I feel for you and your plight. I love music and would not mind being serenaded. I, on the other hand am accompanied by poetic sayings all through the night. For that reason, I keep pen an paper nearby. I have a volume of poems that I started but have not yet finished. Many of my best received poems have come from my revisiting these poems and completing them. Here of late I have been able to complete them in one fell swoop. These I treasure. Hang in there and do not give up hope. I believe that everything that happens to us has a reason and a meaning. The trick is to figure it out before we go crazy. LOL.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Hi Nomi. Now that I know what is going on and that I am not going crazy, I am fine. In fact it is kinda relaxing as long as it doesn't play any hard rock at bedtime. Lol!! That is funny you should say that your head is always in poetry mode even in the middle of the night. I don't know if you remember my poem, "God Wakes me out," but I tell how I will wake up and feel the presence of Jesus and they sometimes lead me in the direction they want me. That is why if I pray about my controversial poems, God will give me direction and I don't dare change it. I am afraid to write one of those right now, because after election, our state of MN stayed blue and we needed it to turn red. But as long as our governor keeps telling people from other states to have their abortion here, then I refuse to call us MN Nice ever again.
I have been wondering how your book is coming along,, or is it done already? I want to make sure to get an autographed copy when it is. I will send it to you after I buy one and have you sign it for me. I am so excited to read it. Thanks again my sweet friend for the awesome review and comments.
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Stay true to your beliefs. If you ever have to defend your beliefs, be sure your defense is how you really feel and you will be ok.
Comment from J L Graves
I had never heard of musical tinnitus, so learned something new from your poem. As for your poem, I like the rhymes. They seemed natural and to fit in the flow of the poem. Thank you for sharing this.
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I had never heard of musical tinnitus, so learned something new from your poem. As for your poem, I like the rhymes. They seemed natural and to fit in the flow of the poem. Thank you for sharing this.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thanks JJ, and now that I have those I no longer feel the anxiety that I went through the last couple years. It almost felt satanic because I just couldn't think of a logical explanation why this crystal clear music seemed to be coming out of the wall right above my head. Now I actually welcome and embrace it, so just wanted to save anyone else from the horror of the unknown. What a wasted two years just because I feared being laughed at or whatever I would hear from others. Lol, all is well with the world now. At least in my little circle of it. Thanks my dear friend for the very kind comments and review.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
"Musical Tinnitus"--Though I'd never heard of this, it makes sense. Glad your doctor gave you the answer you need. Your poem is very well-written and expressive--describing the matter vividly and explaining the toll is has taken on you!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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"Musical Tinnitus"--Though I'd never heard of this, it makes sense. Glad your doctor gave you the answer you need. Your poem is very well-written and expressive--describing the matter vividly and explaining the toll is has taken on you!
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thanks Janice, and now that I have answers I no longer feel the anxiety that I went through the last couple years. It almost felt satanic because I just couldn't think of a logical explanation why this crystal clear music seemed to be coming out of the wall right above my head. Now I actually welcome and embrace it, so just wanted to save anyone else from the horror of the unknown. What a wasted two years just because I feared being laughed at or whatever I would hear from others. Lol, all is well with the world now. At least in my little circle of it. Thanks my dear friend for the very kind comments and review.
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Debi, I'm so glad you have peace now!
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Hello Debi. I believe Lyonochka wrote a piece about this very thing. She researched the phenomena and told us that it was completely normal and common among folks. I love the way you write in script handwriting it looks neat and is easy to read. Thank you for sharing this not-so-crazy post. I hope you are recovering from covid and your two surgeries!
Your friend,
Jesse
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Hello Debi. I believe Lyonochka wrote a piece about this very thing. She researched the phenomena and told us that it was completely normal and common among folks. I love the way you write in script handwriting it looks neat and is easy to read. Thank you for sharing this not-so-crazy post. I hope you are recovering from covid and your two surgeries!
Your friend,
Jesse
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Hi Jesse, what she wrote about were phantom sounds mostly but her writing that gave me the reassurance that I should get my story out there to help others who night live in fear. This music is so crystal clean that you are sure it has to be coming from a speaker and only happens when all is quiet and calm. What she talked about was what we all go thru. Now that I know I don't have to fear it I can enjoy it. Thanks my sweet friend for the great review and comments.
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You might still want to see a doctor about this. I wouldn't worry about it though, and I am proud of you for telling us about it.
Have a wonderful day!
Jesse
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
Debi, I have to admit I have never heard of your type of musical tinnitus. You are just an unusual person whose cup runneth over. Thank goodness it is not the construction noise. That I fear could be old satan's trickery.
Are you able to sleep now that you know what it is? When I first read your poem, I thought it was a joke and then I read the AN.
The poem is well-written, and your rhyme scheme is on point per usual.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Debi, I have to admit I have never heard of your type of musical tinnitus. You are just an unusual person whose cup runneth over. Thank goodness it is not the construction noise. That I fear could be old satan's trickery.
Are you able to sleep now that you know what it is? When I first read your poem, I thought it was a joke and then I read the AN.
The poem is well-written, and your rhyme scheme is on point per usual.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thanks Sandra, and now that I have answers I no longer feel the anxiety that I went through the last couple years. It almost felt satanic because I just couldn't think of a logical explanation why this crystal clear music seemed to be coming out of the wall right above my head. Now I actually welcome and embrace it, so just wanted to save anyone else from the horror of the unknown. What a wasted two years just because I feared being laughed at or whatever I would hear from others. Lol, all is well with the world now. At least in my little circle of it. Thanks my dear friend for the very kind comments and review.
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You are welcome. I can imagine how you felt. Thank goodness you have an answer.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Music of the Night, has a neat story attached to the well-rhymed poem. I have never heard of Musical Tinnitus, but it seems like a better alternative than the regular.
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This poem, Music of the Night, has a neat story attached to the well-rhymed poem. I have never heard of Musical Tinnitus, but it seems like a better alternative than the regular.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thanks Bill, and now that I have answers I no longer feel the anxiety that I went through the last couple years. It almost felt satanic because I just couldn't think of a logical explanation why this crystal clear music seemed to be coming out of the wall right above my head. Now I actually welcome and embrace it, so just wanted to save anyone else from the horror of the unknown. What a wasted two years just because I feared being laughed at or whatever I would hear from others. Lol, all is well with the world now. At least in my little circle of it. Thanks my dear friend for the very kind comments and review.
