James Inman Poet Free verse

I Hear the Music

I hear the music play,
the sad base line echoing
the light that shines in your amethyst eyes,
those beautiful eyes.
Such melancholy mirrored
in your sad eyes.

Crying melody,
the viola paints notes
from the inverted rainbow of your upside-down smile,
your sweet smile.
What sadness weeps
from that gentle smile.

Wails of bleeding sorrow
escape the French horn
as, from my embrace, you slide your slender fingers,
what soft tender fingers.
With gentle caress
you touch me with your slender fingers.

Then through the twilight
comes the tickle of tinkling bells
that drip note by note with each tear that you cry,
as you sit and cry.
Each tear I wish I could dry,
each lonely tear you cry.


01/16/2018

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Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 4:47 AM So beautifully written! Love the imagery :-) x James Inman November 13, 2019 at 7:55 AM Elaine, thank you for your visit and lovely comment.

Viv Wigley January 25, 2018 at 1:43 AM A fine write, james, has an almost tactile element to it as you 'play' the verses. Much enjoyed. regards, Viv James Inman January 25, 2018 at 4:31 AM Hi Viv, haven't been on much in the last couple of weeks. Thanks for the visit and great comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 20, 2018 at 1:27 PM - A sad "upside-down smile" ... beautifully written with emotions, James - hugs // Anne-Lise :) James Inman January 20, 2018 at 8:46 PM Thank you again Anne-Lise.

Harry Horsman January 19, 2018 at 1:50 PM Beautiful poetry James, a joy to read. James Inman January 19, 2018 at 5:39 PM Thank you for the nice comment Harry.

Heidi Sands January 18, 2018 at 7:51 AM Very nicely written with a beautiful compassionate ending :) James Inman January 18, 2018 at 10:33 AM Thank you Heidi.

Line Gauthier January 18, 2018 at 12:11 AM What amazing imagery - a treat for both eyes and ears. Superbly done, James. James Inman January 18, 2018 at 7:04 AM Thank you for your lovely comment Line.

Laura Breidenthal January 16, 2018 at 7:40 PM "the viola paints notes from the inverted rainbow of your upside-down smile" Great lines there, James. Love this composition. I like the bells and tears comparison. So beautiful Always, Laura James Inman January 16, 2018 at 7:55 PM Hi Laura, thank you for your visit. Took an extra day off this week, thought I'd use it to write.