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The conch shell decorates the chest With the ocean resounding in its soul As the distinguished maestro plays his best Soft, low, and inviting just to test Which music touches the soul The conch shell decorates the chest While the cobalt blue waters of the ocean crest The violin gently held and bow softly pulled As the distinguished maestro plays his best The gray hair and beard show his years stressed But his love only sees his great gift while The conch shell decorates the chest That under the open window sits at rest Sun shining on that bay as the violin music drifts astray As the distinguished maestro plays his best While his love just a room away dances and sways To the music that touches her soul this day The conch shell decorates the chest As the distinguished maestro plays his best (This is written from a picture that is on James Fraser's web site. I have his permission to use the picture for my write. Thanks James.) (The word maestro here means: a master of any art.)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 12/17/2012 5:13:00 PM
I love this Sara,,,, everything about it. I found it as I was reading James Fraser's poetry ;} This is very, very nice ;},,, Happy Holiday's to you ;}
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Date: 1/7/2010 5:08:00 PM
Great poem! I love villanelles. Great job!
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Date: 1/4/2010 3:46:00 PM
Lovely and rhythmic. I am always touched by your writes.
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Date: 12/31/2009 4:12:00 PM
oh, I do so enjoy a villanelle, Sara. So nice that the picture inspired you to write this. YEah, my elf poem was my "funny" side. I am very eclectic and write in many styles! Luv, andrea
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Date: 12/31/2009 11:28:00 AM
I love villanelles....but they're so difficult to write! I adored your images of the violinist. Love, Sara:)
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Date: 12/31/2009 4:09:00 AM
A Very nice Villanelle Sara, I really like that style. You did a remarkable job on this one....Well done...God Bless...Taz
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Date: 12/30/2009 5:52:00 AM
great job, I thought you were talking about the shelf in your den withthe big shell. LOL
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Date: 12/30/2009 12:29:00 AM
Nice ekphrasis Sara.Thank you for your welcome comments today .Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/29/2009 4:00:00 PM
Beautiful Villanelle, Here Sara. You have a awesome flow to your verse. You bet ye! Agape can tame the beast, can and will if we will work with it. Sincerely, Love, Moses
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Date: 12/29/2009 3:19:00 PM
Wonderful piece you have penned here Sara and I must agree with James...thanks so much for sharing and for your taking the time to read my writes. Many thanks too for your always kind comments...all is much appreciated! Have a blessed day~Mary
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Date: 12/29/2009 3:03:00 PM
Beautiful poem Sara, i know the picture you have written about, and you have done it justice >> James
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Date: 12/29/2009 1:02:00 PM
James has some beautiful photos on his personal website and breathtaking also.. like your poem today Sara... I luv this form of poetry..never tried myself.. success.. new heater just installed and hopefully it will be getting warmer soon .. temp in house about 18 degrees.. nasty winds outside today... thankxxx for your prayers and good wishes during my crisis... appreciate a good friend .. lovely words to your poem also.. blessings... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 12/29/2009 1:01:00 PM
Lovely Sara. I haven't tried a Villanelle for a while. But i have in the past. good job and pretty poetry. Thanks for your comments. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/29/2009 8:51:00 AM
Dear Sara: I really enjoyed your poem. Shells have always captured my imagination and this poem reminded me of that. Recently I have started painting again, I will use this poem as a source of inspiration. Only the best and Happy New Year: Sheol
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Date: 12/29/2009 8:42:00 AM
A beautiful write and an awesome picture you sketched. God Bless. Ron
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Date: 12/29/2009 7:20:00 AM
Simply amazing and Beautiful! What picture is this, Sara...I would be interested to know....Love, Lainie
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