A Riff Is Born

The sound of a single guitar string is a haunting sigh.
A chord will bring the beginnings of a smile as other sounds pass by.
Ah, but the arrival of a riff brings laughter as a song is nigh.

6-6-18

For Silent One's contest When Three Lines Are So Much Better
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Lindley Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 6:55 AM
Congrats on your win. Superbly crafted my friend.
Roper Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 9:02 PM
Congratulations on your win :) great write, Larry. Hugs Eve
Bradfield Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 10:31 PM
Thank you, Eve!
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 7:15 PM
I hear that term a lot on the Voice and other shows, so I kind of understand it now!! Nicely done, nicely won. Congrats.
Bradfield Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 10:33 PM
Thanks, Andrea! That's about all I know about it, too, but I've always liked the term!!
Andresen Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 1:05 PM
- Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Larry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bradfield Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 10:32 PM
Thank you!!
Sands Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations for your win Larry :)
Bradfield Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 10:32 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
One Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 12:23 PM
You did a great three liner Larry.. congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Bradfield Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 10:34 PM
Thank you, my friend. A contest like this is a lot harder than it seems at first glance, I think! Enjoyed it!!
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