Beautiful Masterpiece (Tribute To Elaine George's "violin")

As I read the words my heart started to sing
For you had gave emotion to a non living thing

I can't ever remember feeling quite that way
I could hear the music that she used to play

I could feel her heart through the tears I cried
As I read the part where her Maestro had died

I imagined her there in her Rosewood Bed
Reading the most beautiful poem I’ve read

Velvet to her back with her bow at her side
Remembering the joy before Maestro died

She loved how his bow manipulated her strings
Together they were the most beautiful of things

What’s the only poem to ever hang in my den?
Elaine’s beautiful masterpiece titled, "Violin"



Inspired by Tracy's wonderful idea for
a contest and Elaine's beautiful Poem.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Maughan Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 12:07 PM
very moving..different ..I like!! Robin
Ehigiator Avatar
January 3, 2009 at 4:20 PM
beautiful.....write, keep up the xxxxlent work, God Bless and thanks for the comment.
Chamma Avatar
December 28, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Great! As usual...Your words are always warma and eloquent ...Take care... Farah
White Avatar
December 27, 2008 at 5:32 PM
hi Michael, I hope that this finds you well, I have not been on the soup for a while, I had alot going on, such a beautiful tribute for none deserves this more, take care my friend, D-nyce
George   Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Dear Michael, I am honored more than words can ever express. Sending you warm wishes for the Merriest Christmas and Happiest New Year.ever, as I am sure it will be knowing you will have all of your children home with you. Love to you and yours, Lainie
Rhinem Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 10:55 AM
"Beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady!~"MERRY CHRISTMAS BLESSED & BEAUTIFUL MICHAEL & ALL OF YOUR LOVES~MAY IT BE FILLED WITH JOYS & HAPPINESS TO LAST YOUR ENTIRE LIVES THOUGH~AND~MAY HEAVENS LOVING GRACE FOREVER BE POURED UPON ALL OF YOU UNTIL THE ENDS OF ALL TIME~WITHIN BEAUTIES & WONDERS THAT SHALL NEVER EVER DIE~WITH LOVE & WARMTH ALWAYS TO YOU ALL~JOHN!"~"MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
Thomas Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 10:54 AM
What a heart-touching tribute to a beautiful poem! I know Elaine will love this one. Thank you so much for your comments on my poetry, and I love the story about your little sparrow. I wish you and your family (including the little bird!) a warm and merry Christmas and a very happy new year! ~Juliane
Richards Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 6:30 AM
What a lovely tribute to a beautiful poem and know she will be soooo thrilled. Happy Holidays to your dear family in Willows!! Keep warm and safe, and (dry....it rains as I type!) Love your friend to the north! ~Carrie
Winter Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 6:25 AM
Wow Michael - I love it!!! You rsvp'd to an absolute favorite poem (probably of everyone's) and did such a beautiful job! Michael, so happy about your family and being together. Merriest of Christmas's ever to you and yours! Love, hugs and more love!!! Shar xoxoxoxo
Reynolds Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 2:51 AM
What an amazing poem on one of my favorites of Elaine's poems - perfect tribute to an awesome, talented lady. Good luck, Michael, Merry Christmas once again, love, Kristin
Strand Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 1:18 AM
Best wishes with this Michael,nice tribute to a talented poet.Looking forward to your book.Blessings.Rgds Brian
Burton Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 8:31 PM
your style is very unique and it seems no one could ever copy it, thats good. It has a good flow, and reads of my mind like a BOOK Look im not a bad guy, said a few things that wasnt cool, poetrys all i got and when i suspect its being taking away legally by the changing of A few words, IT HURTS.
Higgins Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Wonderfully done Michael. Good luck brother with this piece. Merry Xmas.
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