thanks for sharing with "Music Inspired by Poems" group. Music Inspired by Poems

beautiful poem, I didn't know there was a music to poetry group - what a wonderful way to find inspiration too ….. this really does fit the words beautifully

Hi Cis minor :))) a marvellous poem... Thank you :))))

Stunning...  Makes me think of sparkling light virga rain, glinting in the sun before disappearing in front our very eyes...  Sometimes the most beautiful things are those that will soon be gone, and this quiet piece cherishes that appreciative moment...

the boy in the poem would love the music you put to his story to always remember :)  what a beautiful listen :)))

The Rain Was Ending, And Light 
(by Laurence Binyon)

The rain was ending, and light
Lifting the leaden skies.
It shone upon ceiling and floor
And dazzled a child's eyes.

Pale after fever, a captive
Apart from his schoolfellows,
He stood at the high room's window
With face to the pane pressed close,

And beheld an immense glory
Flooding with fire the drops
Spilled on miraculous leaves
Of the fresh green lime-tree tops.

Washed gravel glittered red
To a wall, and beyond it nine
Tall limes in the old inn yard
Rose over the tall inn sign.

And voices arose from beneath
Of boys from school set free,
Racing and chasing each other
With laughter and games and glee.

To the boy at the high room-window,
Gazing alone and apart,
There came a wish without reason,
A thought that shone through his heart.

I'll choose this moment and keep it,
He said to himself, for a vow,
To remember for ever and ever
As if it were always now.

The Rain Was Ending, And Light

Some people ask: can one make a living from music? Let me ask back: can one make a living without music?

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