Gershon Wolf Poet Verse

Before the Concert

A cacophony of sounds, all jumbled together
   Random notes, dissonance everywhere

Violin bows saw the air lazily, effortlessly
   Then furiously, chins pressed hard to instruments

Flautists' lips wistfully poised above the holes
   In a flash, diving deep into spritely melodies
 
Trombonists' brass bars sliding outward, then back inward
   Deep tones scale upward, peak, descend again 

Trumpeters' cheeks bulge outward, double-chins aflame
   Beet-red faces, fingers marching, horns tootling

Cymbals clang and clash!  Drums beat and boom!
   Clarinets clamor... A cello... An oboe... The conductor's in slow-mo.

All this, prelude to a performance quite grand
   To the concert forthcoming -- Strike up the band!

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Line Gauthier September 8, 2018 at 5:51 PM Back with well deserved congrats for your top win, Gershon!

Roy Pett September 4, 2018 at 4:49 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Gershon, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your excellent verse. :)) Gershon Wolf September 4, 2018 at 3:57 PM Thank you much, Roy! ~ Gershon

Jesse Rowe September 3, 2018 at 8:12 PM This is wonderful and an interesting perspective on the chaos that precedes the beautiful symphony. Congrats on your top finish. Gershon Wolf September 4, 2018 at 3:56 PM "Chaos" --- so well put, Jesse... And yet, not chaotic, interestingly. :) gw

Susan Ashley September 3, 2018 at 5:28 PM Returning with happy congratulations, Gershon, for your well deserved win with this beautifully expressive and stunning poem.. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan Susan Ashley September 3, 2018 at 7:45 PM the thriving is mutual, my dear friend.. :)) Gershon Wolf September 3, 2018 at 6:13 PM Very sweet of you to return to this one on the same day that you first viewed it. … You realize, I'm sure, that I thrive on your praise. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Best always, Gershon

Susan Ashley September 2, 2018 at 11:24 PM Oh, your poetic awesomeness shines in this delightful poem, Gershon. You describe the pre-concert musical warm-ups and fine-tuning perfectly and beautifully. Stunning imagery that makes my heart sing.. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Gershon Wolf September 3, 2018 at 6:12 PM Thank you, Susan. If I can make your heart sing, I must be doing SOMETHING right. Appreciate your support---always! Best wishes, Gershon

Robertina B. September 2, 2018 at 6:16 PM An incredible verse, dear friend.. Wonderful and filled with fantastic imagery. . BRAVO!! Many blessings, my friend.. Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 11:06 PM Glad that you enjoyed it, Robertina! :) gw

Tom Cunningham September 2, 2018 at 5:44 PM Great imagery Gershon, I can almost hear it. Well written. Tom Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 11:05 PM Those words are music to MY ears, Tom. Thank you so much for a comment which makes my day! Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison September 2, 2018 at 4:47 PM The imagery made me smile and the piece is music to my ears GW thanks for sharing:-) hugs jan xx Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 11:05 PM Great. When you smile, Jan, the whole world smiles with you! :) gw

Line Gauthier September 2, 2018 at 4:06 PM Awesome imagery, Gershon. Love this lively poem. Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 11:04 PM Thank you, Line. Glad it came alive for you! :) gw

Michelle Faulkner September 2, 2018 at 3:40 PM This transported me right to the concert - so impressed by all the instruments you know! Gershon Wolf September 2, 2018 at 3:48 PM Just wait until you hear me play them. Pure...dissonance! (LOL). Thank you for the support! :) gw