John Watt Poet Rhyme

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If I Could Play the Violin

If I could play the violin
     I'd write a melody
   euphonious to draw you in
        and play my rhapsody
   to bring a smile to your dear face
     and calm the storm within
if I could play the violin 

If I could play the saxophone
      with timbre silvery
   I'd paint a poem of pure tone
         to laud your alchemy
   for you turn iron into gold
      and granite to gemstone
if I could play the saxophone 

If I could coax an oboe's tone
      a dulcet sound divine
   to craft a raft for you to own -
         a musical lifeline
   when waves have knocked you off your course
      when winter winds have blown
I'd play a soothing oboe tone 

If I could sing a heaven-sent
      anthem or hymn profound
   I wouldn't need an instrument
         when you feel nearly drowned
   I'd whisper arias of hope
      my mouthpiece, bow, and strings
   are prayers for God to heal your wings
and soar beside as heaven sings.

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Connie Marcum Wong August 4, 2022 at 11:18 PM This melodic poem was music to my ears John. Your rhyme, sublime! I had to fave this beauty. Music always tames my mood and calms my spirit no matter my despair. I loved it! You write so beautifully. Blessings xxoo John Watt August 5, 2022 at 10:22 AM What a sweet thing to say, Connie. I am like you in my love for music-related poetry. To me, music and poetry are fraternal twins; each able to shine independent of the other, but what glory when they join together artistically. Thank you for making my day with your kindness. Blessings ~ John

JC Brul May 30, 2022 at 6:18 PM This is just amazing!!! One of the best poems I ever loved!A fav for me!Blessings. John Watt May 31, 2022 at 9:57 AM Thank you for your generous comment and fav, my friend. Always a joy to hear from you and to read your beautiful poetry ~ John

Ann Foster May 24, 2022 at 8:44 AM This was lovely. Well written. Ann John Watt May 25, 2022 at 9:26 PM Thank you for the visit and sweet note, Ann

Beryl Edmonds May 20, 2022 at 1:10 AM John, if you could play all those things and in beautiful voice sing you’d be wearing angel wings and what harmony you’d bring. Just love the poem written for your dear mother-in-law… Belle John Watt May 25, 2022 at 9:25 PM Merci, ma Belle.

Victor Buhagiar May 18, 2022 at 10:23 PM Beautiful pattern in this verse. Like you I cannot play a musical instrument. John Watt May 18, 2022 at 10:41 PM You have a beautiful talent with words, Victor. Thank you for your kind heart, much appreciated ~ John

Laura Leiser May 18, 2022 at 7:33 PM How could I have missed this tender and touching gem? You are the perfect person to write in metaphors of music and instruments, with flair and imagination! Love this beauty! Yet another fave! :) John Watt May 18, 2022 at 9:56 PM Thank you so much Laura, your fave and uplifting words mean the world to me. These are truly instruments I would love to be able to make music with, but my muse took this in a direction of wishing I could soothe the hard year my mother-in-law is having. Blessings to you ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos May 18, 2022 at 10:15 AM John this poetry is absolutely breathtaking.! Have faved this gem so perfectly crafted, a poem of love, faith and hope. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. John Watt May 18, 2022 at 9:54 PM Aw, thank you so much for the fave, my dear friend! This one came from the heart, and was written for my dear mother-in-law who is struggling a lot this year. Bless you for your endearing comments today. Blessings and hugs ~ John

Andrew John May 18, 2022 at 4:55 AM The ideas present themselves in a most interesting way, John. Thanks. John Watt May 18, 2022 at 8:12 PM Thank you for your visit and your supportive words, Andrew. Much appreciated ~ John

Michelle Faulkner May 16, 2022 at 2:34 PM I've always wished I had a talent for playing musical instruments (I tried to learn the flute in the fifth grade, let's just say it was not successful) Of these I think I would choose the violin, though I love the rhyme of gemstone and saxophone! Also love the use of 'euphonious' - so melodious :) John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:19 AM I tried the flute once, and was not successful at having anything remotely musical come out. I think when we discover for ourselves how difficult something is to master, we appreciate all the more those who have talent. Thank for your comment, Michelle (as you may have guessed, I also love the word 'euphonious')

Grace Daub May 16, 2022 at 1:19 PM This is beautiful John! I especially like the last line "prayers to heal your wings and soar beside as heaven sings!" John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:32 AM Thank you for pointing out those lines, Grace. As I mentioned below, this was written for my ailing mother-in-law, and I wish I could assure her of God's presence on her difficult journey. She is a music lover, a remarkably talented singer in her younger days.

Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2022 at 10:18 AM Lovely one, john. I really like the patterning effect. you are like me that way, always using interesting presentation and organization of your ideas. I looked up the sonnet you told me of. It was indeed a beauty and a new kind of sonnet I had not heard of before. John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:40 AM Thank you Andrea. I think you and I are both wired to love the patterns and cadence within poetry. I'm glad you liked the sonnet, thanks for paying a visit to her site.

Joanna Daniel May 16, 2022 at 7:30 AM Now this should win POTD, such lovely thoughts and rhythm, I love the rhyme scheme too, John, definitely a fave:) John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:38 AM You are always so generous in your assessment, Jo. Thank you for the fave and the encouraging words ~ John

Tom Cunningham May 16, 2022 at 12:43 AM I can hear the sweet sound in your verse John, I always think of those musicians who played till the end on the Titanic when I hear the violin. Tom John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:36 AM Tom, that was a very moving scene from the movie. To think that these musicians were committed to spending their last moments offering hope to the dying. Thanks for the kind words ~ John

Gershon Wolf May 15, 2022 at 9:10 PM Sweet love song, instrumental in stirring the heartstrings! Bravo, John. John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:33 AM Always love your comments, Gersho. "Instrumental in stirring the heartstrings", both clever and touching. Peace and light ~ John

Heidi Sands May 15, 2022 at 7:16 AM This is so beautiful! And..it's never too late to learn the instruments. Well done John :) John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:29 AM Heidi, coming from a musician your comment means a lot to me. I have not given up hope to someday learn the sax, but the violin might just be over my musical head. Never say never, though! Thank you, my friend ~ John

Valsa George May 15, 2022 at 4:54 AM Lovely poem, John ! Dulcet music can soothe the frayed nerves ! How you wish to smooth the wrinkles of others' lives with your enchanting music. The last stanza is an icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing this sweet poem with us. John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:28 AM Valsa, how true that music can calm the nerves of the weary or anxious soul. I wrote this for my mother-in-law who is 91 and has just been informed by her doctors that she has early onset of dementia. It is a very hard reality for her to embrace, and I wish I could do something to give her hope and assurance.

Paulette Calasibetta May 13, 2022 at 5:05 PM Wow~how beautiful and romantic~an orchestra of love! Gorgeously penned with a generous heart. Blessings, Paulette John Watt May 17, 2022 at 8:20 AM Thank you, Paulette. Your comments are always a joy to receive ~ John