Instrument Without a Player

woe to me, an instrument without its player,
who shall pull the bow across my strings?
The gale arrives, a stealthy player,
drawing harmony from my dusty strings.
She comes, she goes;
and with her, the world’s rhythm flows.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Agustin Avatar
January 31, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
mushtaq Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Thanks a lot for being so humble and welcoming me. May the Lord bless you too!
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