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Portrait - Young Girl, Seated, With Violin

PORTRAIT YOUNG GIRL, SEATED, WITH VIOLIN Scanning… Her dress commands the scene, Stifling the beige background drapes, Flowing, engulfing a plush, roseate sofa Can this have been a concert, Either before or later? Well? …What? Does she actually play the violin she holds on her knee? Or is it afterthought? Such a pretty young miss, Hair across her breast in one thick, long tail, Face picture-painted, simple, no passion Scanning… Hey! This is no artist! Her music lay rumpled, scattered on the floor If the Kruetzer Sonata, it has been badly played ………………………………………………….. *Beethoven’s brilliant, stormy Sonata for Piano and Violin

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 5/27/2013 12:23:00 AM

I didn't see the portrait of this 'young miss', Daver. However I did listen to "Kruetzer Sonata" on youtube.:) Vibrant, emotive; and a piece that would require subtle courtesy and a common ground between the violin and piano. Perhaps 'no passion' remained after the explosive outburst? This probably doesn't make sense.:) Keep well...Love you, Mikki

Elaine George

Date: 5/1/2013 1:02:00 PM

A picture paints so many words. Just me dropping in to say Hello, my friend. It has been a long time. I an well and happy and still writing. I have posted chapter one of a new novel I am working on. Hope all is well with you Dave. I think of you often. Elaine

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 4/30/2013 10:56:00 AM

Oh, what a traumatic moment you have captured, Daver, the defeat of a young artist before the master. Very touching, enjoyed it.

James Peranteau

Date: 4/28/2013 2:36:00 PM

Ok, I did find this, ?starlet?, and though the bravery seemed at her minimum, to be with the greatest interest in the wooden object betwix her digits, a puzzled look made interest of the art which you drew mine 'own' interest my poet friend ! Thanx for this trail ! Have a wonderful weekend Dave.....much love, james

James Peranteau

Date: 4/26/2013 5:39:00 PM

Dave, please drop a name ! Please tell me the name of the artist, and maybe even a web site to view this art work you were so inspired to entice your readers with fine sir ! Truly an awesome write ! Did ya get ta see the painting which I wrote you about ? Anywho....have a wonderful weekend dear poet....send me this web site....much love, james

James Peranteau

Date: 4/25/2013 9:26:00 PM

Do I detect a bit of jealousy here my dear poetic friend ? I looked up Beethoven's', Kruetzer Sonata, and my, what an exciting advertisement for his Sonata ! Great write sir ! I recomend that everyone check out the picture. I't's on wikimedia.org, under, picture of Beethoven's, Kruetzer Sonata. Awesome Dave ! Have a great evening sir....much love,james

Kathryn Collins

Date: 4/23/2013 7:54:00 AM

Daver - Your imagination is a wonderful place. Thank you for having me listen to this wonderful sonata. love, Kathy

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/23/2013 6:50:00 AM

Ahhh!!! So the music lay crumpled 'pon the floor..I do that to music..Ha!!Enjoyed reading this morn..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/22/2013 3:08:00 PM

yes, the one I just saw at PFT. AWesome lines, Daver!! If you go back to my poem on the ferret, I finally put up the link you can copy and paste to see the "ferret poodle"

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/22/2013 1:56:00 PM

You intrigued me so much as to go to youtube, and familiarize myself with this sonata again............. I love the poem, and the fact that you were so taken away not by the music, but by the beauty of this violinist! Charming poem!!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/22/2013 1:22:00 PM

interesting piece with a twist.. you were so engrossed with her beauty you missed her music... great write!.. nice to read you again after a long while, daver..:) huggs!