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Life Is Like a Violin's Sound

As the maestro meticulously draws sound from the strings, Feelings and sensations the music brings. A skilled violinist performing with skill, Can lull your heart and make it still. The maestro has a story to tell, And with his violin he tells it well. Quickly rising with a higher pitch, Then fallings again as in a ditch. Bow across strings faster and faster, A building crescendo by the master. Then the soothing of a softer sound, A sense of release the artist has found. It’s much like life with its ups and downs, A revealing balance of smiles and frowns.

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Karen Jones

Date: 9/28/2023 3:09:00 PM

This is a perfect poem. A fav for me.

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 9/10/2023 8:12:00 AM

You are very right with this wise Sonnet. Very well expressed as a nice music piece played with that violin. Loved it, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/12/2023 5:16:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and the kind comments, Maria. I appreciate the support as I hone my poetry writing skills. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend! Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/30/2023 5:38:00 AM

It’s much like life with its ups and downs, A revealing balance of smiles and frowns--Much enjoyed your thoughts, Bill--of this metaphoric poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2023 7:05:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your comments encourage me to write more. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/30/2023 2:00:00 AM

-A clever comparison ... love that last line :) ... excellently written, Bill :) - hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2023 7:07:00 AM

Thank you for your thoughts on my poem, Anne-Lise. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Harveen Kaur

Date: 8/30/2023 12:12:00 AM

A mesmerizing sonnet!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2023 7:10:00 AM

Thank you for the first visit and comment, Harveen, a first-time commenter I believe. I hope to see more of your comments and poetry. I'll visit your poetry soon. Bill

Deb M

Date: 8/29/2023 10:43:00 PM

Perfect analogy for life Bill….fast, slow ,up n downs of life…..wonderfully written! Love the violin…..Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2023 7:12:00 AM

I love all string instruments. Thanks for the visit and comments, my Aussie friend. Have a great week! Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 8/29/2023 9:57:00 PM

Great and brilliant diction. I think violin is one of my favourite instruments . Although i can only play the piano. And i always think something about violins is so very poetic. Your use of words such as crescendo and maestro etc is so fitting for the theme. And how the melody sometimes rise and fall in such intense vibratos, can truly be compared to the events of life too. Your rhymes her are truly captivating and very unique. And love the flow and depth of the message delivered here. Impeccable write as always

Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2023 7:19:00 AM

I like all of the string instruments, Ink. I play the piano too. :-) I wasn't ever able to take lessons, my parents said piano lessons were for girls and they could only afford to pay for my sisters. I play by ear and could play her recital pieces the two years she took lessons. I could read music from singing in the choir. Thanks for the thorough comments, Ink. I'll visit your poetry soon, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/29/2023 5:12:00 PM

artistically done, Bill. I like the metaphor of the maestro...just like the maestro we must master our lives despite the ups and downs...balance and focus are the keys. Thanks for another exquisite poem, my writer bear. You're my favorite :-)

Bill Baker
Date: 8/30/2023 7:13:00 AM

You're my favorite too! I like your thoughtful comments, Sara, and your soulful poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings to my truelove. Bill