Matthew Anish Poet Blank verse

Note From a Failed French Hornist

I tried to ply 
    the golden 
French Horn 
when 
I
was 
younger
   I took lessons 
and emptied 
      saliva 
      from 
      it 
I even tried out for 
   the college orchestra 
Don't have my golden French Horn anymore 
Don't have much gold 
   either 
But I love to hear 
       the French horn 
in orchestras 
   and in rock and roll bands 
It is a marvelous 
         instrument 
and I am proud that I 
   tried to play it

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Kelly Deschler October 26, 2015 at 11:23 PM This nice poem brings back memories of being in the school band. I played the trumpet and I still have it... At least you tried, but never give up, Matthew. Anyone can still learn anything throughout their lives!

Poet Destroyer A October 26, 2015 at 10:09 PM I am happy because you gave it a try. That is why! You still have the music in you, heart. You are proud, I am proud of the way you show good faith at the end of this poem. LINDA soup mail

Michael Tor October 20, 2015 at 9:05 PM Matthew must be great to be able to play such a fine instrument. Enjoyed reading your write. Keep on Playing my friend.

Jan Allison October 20, 2015 at 1:29 PM At least you had a go Matthew - I always wanted to have a go at playing the saxophone - maybe one day I will try:-) hugs Jan xx