A cello’s song elaborates
relentless flow on each pull of bow,
a jagged breath surrenders—slow
anguish suspends, shudders fade
an oboe soars to higher peaks,
tired souls hear heaven speak
a pulse conjured by orchestral throng,
harmonious voices draw comfort near,
erase despair, slow many a tear—
wordless wisdom steady and true
commands tormented thoughts to cease
as silken vibrations mend and release.
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©2016, ontheland.wordpress.com
Many thanks to Imelda of MY WALL who posted Yo-Yo Ma’s cello performance with her beautiful poem: ‘Cello Caress’ and to Jane Dougherty who prompted us, a few weeks ago, to write about pain using this rhyming form (challenge #49).
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J’adore ce violoncelliste!
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Yes his music is superb!
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Such an awesome, harmonious creation.
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Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Beautiful Janice. Really moving to hear the music while reading your poem. I love moriconne.
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Glad you enjoyed it — and thanks for mentioning the composer. I was so taken up with the music and writing that I didn’t explore the composer who I am not really familiar with (I gave all the credit to Yo-yo Ma. 🙂
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First came across him with the track ‘Amore come dolore (needs remix)’ which led me to the original- both worth a listen.
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Definitely going to check out more of his music including ‘Amore com Dolore’ 🙂
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The music is beautiful, as are your words.
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Thank you. Was listening to more Morricone pieces this morning…modern Romantic classical feel…just realized that Jane’s form fit the music.
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This captured the movement of the music. 👏💙
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Thank you for posting it with your inspiring poem.
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You’re so welcome. 🙂
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I could really feel a hauntingly spiritual atmosphere in your poem. Many thanks for sharing this gem. I have just started a poetry blog here on WordPress and today’s poem is about my Dad’s ability to appreciate the little things in life in case you have time to have a look? Have a good day, Sam 🙂
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Thank you for dropping by and for the invitation :))
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