Written for Living Poetry. Bart asks
us to write a based on Jules Massenet’s
“Méditation” from the opera “Thaïs”
Violin trembles ….
mirror set down, gold unclasped,
dawn finds a new soul.
NAR©2026
Nancy’s Notes: In the opera, this five-minute instrumental intermezzo plays between scenes in Act II. It represents the exact moment the title character …. Thaïs, an Egyptian courtesan devoted to a life of hedonism and vanity …. contemplates her mortality and decides to renounce her sins to follow a path of faith
This is “Meditation”, from “Thais” by Jules Massenet
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A beautiful job of weaving!
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Merci, mon amie!
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An exquisite haiku and an exquisite piece of music that sent shivers down my spine, Nancy …
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It’s a beautiful piece of music and you captured the feelings so well Nance ❤️
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I appreciate your lovely comments, Ange. Thanks so much 🥰
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Lovely little haiku, Nancy. Thanks for writing to this musical prompt.
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Thank you! Always a pleasure.
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Beautiful words to go with a beautiful piece of music 👍
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Thanks so much, Clive. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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Beautiful 💜💜
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Thanks much, Sis! 💜
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