Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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Crescendo and Cadence

The audience fell into a hush,
The violist stood still near her maestro.
She poised her bow as she had placed 
Her violin beneath her chin was on her shoulder.

     In the silence of all, she moved her bow,
     Slowly at first, then with rapid strokes
     The music flowed, up and down, and strong.
     The audience was mesmerized by the sound.

The music grew to a great crescendo
Until she changed her tune into a cadence,
Soft, alluring, enticing and pleasant,
Only to gain speed and follow through
Into a delectable bridge mid-song.

          And once again, a high crescendo
          Occasionally plucking the strings
          And back to melodious but strong,
          Up towards a high pitch,

Till suddenly the music once again
Fell into soft notes into a pleasant cadence
That spelt the end of her concerto.
The audience stood up clapping heartily.

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Linda Alice Fowler February 12, 2023 at 1:20 PM Ah Victor. Such a pleasing write. I do miss the performances in the Metroplex. The performances I get in the country are a different nature, ;) So sweet. Thanks you! Linda :)

Charles Messina February 8, 2023 at 4:11 PM Soothing to the soul.. I can hear those violins :)

Paul Callus February 7, 2023 at 7:09 AM Now it's the turn of the readers to stand up and clap heartily for this poetic rendition, Victor. Well done. ~ Regards // paul

Joseph P. DiMino February 7, 2023 at 5:22 AM Beautiful poetry, Victor: "The music grew to a great crescendo Until she changed her tune into a cadence, Soft, alluring, enticing and pleasant, Only to gain speed and follow through" -- Very sensual!

Tom Cunningham February 7, 2023 at 2:18 AM Nothing beats a bit of classical music Victor, can just see the audience on their feet calling out for more. Tom

Joanna Daniel February 6, 2023 at 9:32 PM Musical poetry, Victor, you followed the rhythm throughout to bring out the cadence, wonderful:)

Harry Horsman February 6, 2023 at 8:33 PM Classical music, classical poetry, love this, Victor..Harry

Fin Chuuk February 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM And I applaud you, Vic, for your great talent. Majestic!

Beryl Edmonds February 6, 2023 at 2:58 PM How beautiful are the sounds of a violin, the violin strings to one’s heart they sing. The poem is lovely Victor. Hugs, Belle

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 6, 2023 at 10:40 AM The dramatically beautiful musical performance, so marvelously portrayed, is worthy of a standing ovation. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 6, 2023 at 9:51 AM - Fabulous communication through words and music, Victor :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes February 6, 2023 at 9:23 AM A splendid symphony Victor. Masterfully written.

Susan Ashley February 6, 2023 at 9:02 AM Dear Victor, your appreciation for the beauty of the violin's crescendo and cadence spills across the poetic page. Your vibrant imagery easily brings me into the magic of the musical moment. Inspiring music is so transcendent, as is the feeling created by your vivid and expressive poem. A standing ovation! Thanks for the night out.. :) Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Eve Roper February 6, 2023 at 8:57 AM Love the music of the violin an orchestra well said ...

Sotto Poet February 6, 2023 at 8:53 AM How wonderful that the performance featured such a talented guitarist, Victor. I like the gradual buildup and eventual climax of this musical piece. Outstanding work; I, too, feel like applauding enthusiastically.

Vijay Pandit February 6, 2023 at 6:54 AM Much enjoyed this musical ebb and flow of crescendo and cadence. Splendid celebration of artists. Well done, Victor.

Sara Kendrick February 6, 2023 at 5:14 AM Wow!! What a delightful concert it must have been with a very gifted musician. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Valsa George February 6, 2023 at 5:01 AM You have dealt with music as if you know the heart and soul of music ..... its ups and downs, its cadence and crescendo like a gifted maestro ! Excellent performance.... ! I too feel like standing up and clapping!