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Callused Fingers

Callused fingers press vibrating strings;
drawing passion from a violin.
With the burnished wood snug to his cheek,
the violinist plays from his heart.

Subtle vibes saturate my being
as crying strings elicit feelings.
And expounding on love's betrayal;
music stirs the imagination.

His bow hangs like a lingering kiss;
savoring the taste of ecstasy.
And then, with tears trickling down his cheek,
he unleashes unbridled fervor.

Experiencing pangs of rapture;
sound slips the bounds of reality.
And every note penetrates my heart;
igniting fiery flames of passion.

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Line Gauthier Date: 2/27/2018 11:51:00 AM What a passionate and charming read, Emile. The line "And then with tears trickling down his cheek" hit it out of the park for me. A definite FAVE for me. Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/10/2015 1:56:00 AM Wow, Emile. This is impressive work. Congratulations on it being featured as POTD! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:40:00 AM Thanks so much Connie, I appreciate your friendly comments. Emile.

Eve Roper Date: 5/9/2015 11:08:00 PM Callused Fingers is beautiful, congratulations on Poem of the Day. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:41:00 AM Thanks Eve, I appreciate your friendly visits and comments. Emile.

Sandra Haight Date: 5/9/2015 9:01:00 PM So beautiful, Emile. Your words capture the emotional feelings violin music can stir within. Congratulations on your poem being chosen Poem of the Day. Sandra Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:43:00 AM Thanks so much Sandra, I appreciate your friendly words of support. Emile.

Janet Runyan Date: 5/9/2015 4:50:00 PM Excellent! Music is a language that can speak to us all and you captured that so perfectly if you meant to or not. I love this. I'm adding it to my favs Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:44:00 AM Thanks Janet, I appreciate your friendly comment. Emile.

Gary Bateman Date: 5/9/2015 4:34:00 PM Congratulations Emile on achieving POTD!! This is a quite passionate and powerful write. One can certainly imagine the master violinist playing here with tears trickling down his cheek. An Exquisite Poem indeed!! A "7" too + FAV for sure. Best Always, Gary Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:45:00 AM Thank you Gary, I appreciate your friendly words of support. Emile.

Matthew Anish Date: 5/9/2015 3:04:00 PM This poem reminds me of Isaac Stern - the classical violinist and Jon Luc Ponty the Jazz violinist. Nice job and congratulations about being the POTD Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:47:00 AM Thanks so much Matthew, I appreciate your friendly words of support. Emile.

David Meade Date: 5/9/2015 2:03:00 PM Well done Emile! I felt the power of the music through your words. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:47:00 AM Thanks so much David, I appreciate your friendly words of support. Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/9/2015 1:27:00 PM Incredible imagery, Emile! I can see the bow slide across the violin strings and hear the exquisite music! Congrats on being chosen TPOD! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:48:00 AM Thanks Rhonda, it's always a pleasure to hear from you. Emile.

Kp Nunez Date: 5/9/2015 11:22:00 AM Simply beautiful. Just like the poem, music evokes subliminal emotions. A 7. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Emile! Hugs! Kim :) Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:49:00 AM Thanks so much Kim, I appreciate your wonderful words of support. Emile.

Darlene Gifford Date: 5/9/2015 9:31:00 AM I Enjoyed reading your poem of the Day, Emile, congratulations. Especially liked your line (sound slips the bonds of reality.) ...Darlene Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/10/2015 9:50:00 AM Thanks so much Darline, I appreciate your friendly words of support. Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/9/2015 7:43:00 AM - What a beautiful poem, Emile - Congratulations the title : P.O.T.D. ..... well deserved !! - I wish you a beautiful weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/9/2015 8:51:00 AM Thanks Anne Lise, your comments and support are always most welcome. Emile.

Jan Allison Date: 5/9/2015 5:43:00 AM a joy to read congrats on poem of the day:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/9/2015 8:52:00 AM Thanks Jan, I can always count on you to be supportive. Emile.

Nandita Das Date: 5/9/2015 1:50:00 AM A truly beautiful piece chosen as the Poem of the Day. Congratulations. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/9/2015 8:53:00 AM Ah Nandita, I am so grateful for all the support you have shown me. Emile.

Constance La France Date: 5/7/2015 10:01:00 AM Emile such beautiful words within this write, outstanding and awesome writing, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, destined. .. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/7/2015 4:31:00 PM Thanks so much, I appreciate your visits. Emile.

Nandita Das Date: 5/7/2015 9:57:00 AM A great joy to read. Outstanding work. #7 Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/7/2015 4:32:00 PM Thanks Nandita, I appreciate your visits and your warm comments. Emile.

Paul Callus Date: 5/7/2015 8:48:00 AM These lines were composed with love and passion for one of the most lovely string instruments that exist. You express emotions from the heart. A 7 and a fav, Emile. All the best. // paul Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/7/2015 4:34:00 PM Thanks so much Paul, I appreciate both your visit and you wonderful comment. Emile.

Judy Konos Date: 5/7/2015 8:36:00 AM This poetry shalt never reflect, just another fiddler. It is excellent and the only question that I have is, 'Do you play the marvelous violin?" Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/7/2015 4:35:00 PM Thanks Judy, I appreciate your visits, and yes I do play a little. Emile.