on a walk in the beautiful early fall weather
taking in a bit of the world
listening to music
a man came up beside me to say
‘you have quite a cadence.’
something i’d never heard or considered
such a funny compliment
and happily noted.
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“to brisk notes in cadence beating, glance their many-twinkling feet.”
-thomas gray
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image credit: Science Magazine.org
Excuse me musical lady, I think your cadence is showing!
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Such a great line –
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a happy smile here! AND a reminder of one of the funniest films I’ve ever seen about Mr. Popper’s Penguins! (which, I’ve just checked with delight and jealousie, you can watch for free on YouTube!!!).
You always come up with the most amazing fun posts. Thank You.
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Thanks, Kiki and a good tip for a fun film )
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I don’t know how many times I’ve seen it and it’s still funny like the first viewing….
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🐧
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What a lovely thing to say
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Yes –
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❤️
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First off, it is not fair to have a Thomas Gray quote. No. Not allowing a fair spoken, thought, spoken for movement and merry making of what is this fine poem. What next, Francis Thompson to frame an even happier sunlight walk across a frosty glade? I love this poem of yours. There is much I can do in terms of expressing what you already know and placed perfectly to turn the verse into differend of light and dark. Thank you for this nod and a waddle in a day when I said out loud, “I love this day, it is rain and cool wind off the meadow by “my” oak and elm grove. Daisy the Sweetest Boxer paced her daily inspection and romp along the fence line with the prance of a younger her; and yeah, much one of me as well. Her and me both more alive when the weather changes than in doldrums of a Georgia summer.”
Your jest in the poem is right where it should be, it infuses each other word with images of smiles and and then of wanting found in the man who stands. Dig. Don’t make me love your lilts and stops the way I already do, move as found dancing in the fourth line of any great poem. Any great poem.
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Oh wow Beth, you’ll have sing us a harmonious tune…..like this one…
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How nice. It’s a wonderful thing to say to someone.
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you must have been singing along with the music, Beth; but what a curious thing to say; no one has ever commented on my cadence 😦
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I suppose it’s good to be known for something)
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That would make my day too Beth.
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quite a surprise
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Cadence has a broader definition that I thought:
1 a modulation or inflection of the voice: the measured cadences that he employed in the Senate.
• a modulation in reading aloud as implied by the structure and ordering of words and phrases in written text: the dry cadences of the essay.
• a fall in pitch of the voice at the end of a phrase or sentence.
• rhythm: the thumping cadence of the engines | try to vary your cadence during a run.
2 a sequence of notes or chords comprising the close of a musical phrase: the final cadences of the Prelude.
Keep that motor running, Beth. 🙂
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i guess i shall –
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Way to walk, Beth! Your one-two was on point. 🤓
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apparently, who knew? )
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such a lovely compliment! that would make my day!!
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it was just so unexpected, i’ve never heard that expressed to anyone -)
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Queen of Cadence 🙂
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known for it…)
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A terrific photo and perfect sentiment…and William Shatner as a terrific bonus!
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such an interesting comment from him. and shatner.
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this reminds me of the opening scene from Saturday Night Fever, where John Travolta was walking the streets of New York City carrying a paint can, in perfect rhythm to the background music…
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ha -yes!
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My cadence in the shower is impeccable. Out in public, not so much. 🥱 Will we see you on America’s Got Talent anytime soon?
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apparently this is a skill set )
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Lovely comment to get Beth! How nice!
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it was unusual, but positive –
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That is very interesting, I haven’t heard that term in quite a long time. I guess it is different from a gate?
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closely connected, i haven’t either –
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What a great poem Beth!
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thanks, diane
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I guess I was mixed up! Cadence has to do with voice and gate is a stride! You must have a beautiful voice!
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different meanings, same word, somewhat connected, and my voice is atrocious )
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LOL! It can’t be that bad!!
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Isn’t that nice!
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That’s rather sweet and unexpected, huh? Nice. 🙂
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It was )
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