Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

A Most Talented Fellow

He played the cello with such finesse
Clutching his instrument tight to his chest

As if he was channelling his very own heartbeat
    In every stroke ~ in every note 

Investing so much with each lift of his bow
His flamboyant gestures mesmerised me so

An artiste creating a masterpiece
   Tantalising 
      Teasing
         Tempting
            Tormenting

For he was ~ he became that cello
For he was ~ a most talented fellow

Any inhibitions gone
   his soul immersed in every song

On reaching the finale
    this man was truly spent
       his outstanding performance 
          was surely heaven sent… 

Written 8th October 2019 

3rd PLACE
Contest STRAND SPECIAL 8
Sponsor Brian Strand

I wrote this after attending a most wonderfully uplifting performance by the World renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, who performed at the Royal Albert Hall, London.  This poem was inspired by their principal cello player, who put his heart and soul into every note he played!

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Brenda Chiri December 24, 2019 at 9:35 AM Ann a fabulous top win! Congratulations!;) Ann Gilmour December 24, 2019 at 1:13 PM Thank you so much Brenda for your lovely comment and I congratulate you on your number one position - with your romantic and sensual poetry. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit October 9, 2019 at 10:31 AM I feel the joy in every word your wrote..it sure sounds like a magnificent performance: For he was ~ he became that cello For he was ~ a most talented fellow. Your love of music and arts certainly on display in this poem..a lovely tribute, Ann. Ann Gilmour October 9, 2019 at 10:39 AM Thank you so much Vijay, it was a truly wonderful evening and I am still on a high, haha. I left the Royal Albert Hall, so wishing that I had been talented enough to play an instrument, but sadly I am not - can you? Thank you for your lovely comments dear Vijay, music like poetry takes me to a higher place and it is wondeful! With kindest thoughts Ann xx