Requiem

Keith's Ramblings

For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Pause and the limit, 61 words

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janeausten.nosecret

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Mozart’s Requiem

1791

Unfinished

He died just 35

 

Completed by a student

1792

Ancient yet timeless

 

Oro supplex et acclinis, gere curam mei finis.

I kneel with submissive heart

help me in my final condition.

 

Lacrimosa dies illa,

dona eis requiem. 

That day of tears and mourning,

grant eternal rest. 

 

Pause

 

Take 3 minutes out

sit back

close your eyes

listen…

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26 thoughts on “Requiem”

  1. Dale's avatar Dale May 26, 2024 / 15:35

    Beautifully done, Keith. One of my favourites of Mozart’s pieces. Sigh. I had to wait to comment until the piece was finished.

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      • Dale's avatar Dale May 26, 2024 / 15:48

        Oh not me… I just want to lie back and have that music envelop me!

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      • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings May 26, 2024 / 15:54

        I last heard the complete work at Winchester Cathedral. I’ll never forget that evening.

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      • Dale's avatar Dale May 26, 2024 / 16:03

        I last heard the completed work at the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal. It was breathtaking (not to mention such beautiful surroundings!)

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  2. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin May 26, 2024 / 16:38

    Thank you Keith for this moment of pause and praise for one of the great talents of the ages in music!

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  5. GirlieOnTheEdge's avatar GirlieOnTheEdge May 26, 2024 / 18:34

    Beautiful, Keith. Words and of course, Mozart. I’ve not heard this piece. Perfect to begin my afternoon.

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