Out of Tune

orchestration airs
life's rhythm to the people...
violin string breaks

 © Harry J Horsman 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Wolf Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM
twang-ang-ang-ang-ang-ang-ang! Jarring, the effect. Good senryu, Harry
Ricci Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 7:08 AM
Top of the Day to you hh - Hi. As I love music I turned to this entry. I found it two fold. Yes of life and her ways and yes to the strings itself. Both are well stated. May this day find you well and safe. PS - may music and life play on.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:04 AM
Deep xx
Zahid Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 8:42 AM
That's beautifully written... Great write
Peranteau Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 6:52 AM
i wuz getting into your write dear poet, until...your violin's string broke! *sm...have a great week sir...much love, james
Doll Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 7:43 AM
Harry, WOW! So well written. All the best~ Warren.
Dietrich Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 3:12 PM
wow, this is FANTASTIC haiku . A fave.
Proxenos Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 1:55 PM
Humanity is orchestrated by the rich and powerful - but they must know, they are treading a fine line. Hugs and blessings Harry, Jennifer.
Strand Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 12:47 AM
Bit like here with recent POTD
Deo Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 9:58 PM
pithy comment on human Be-ing! shalom shalom Sir Harry. Thanks much
Ball Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 3:52 PM
Ohhhh That would be horrible in the middle of a recital. Great job here Harry. Very imaginative. God Bless, JB
Kendrick Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 3:38 AM
I read a story once about a famous violin performer who was onstage to give a concert and his strings began to pop one at time. He ended up doing the concert with only one string which moved the audience to tears. Yes, we as people are breaking the strings of that violin. I enjoyed reading this one. I can hear the tune turn sour but then the master player gets it right back on track. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
Rose  Avatar
October 1, 2021 at 6:13 PM
Before it broke I hope it played a beautiful haunting tune. I love the Violin, I have an old copy cat at home of a Stradavarious :)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 1, 2021 at 11:55 AM
Excellent Senryu, Harry. profound thoughts in three brilliant lines. BW ~ Mala
Buehler Avatar
October 1, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Oh well, the show must go on. A very fine senryu, Harry. :)
Sands Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 10:17 PM
Perfect Senyru Harry. I am glad I was led to this. Take care :)
Alex Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 9:26 AM
It's a philosophy in nutshell. I always love your poems.
Lawless Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 5:18 AM
maybe we should just replace the strings before they snap in mid solo....
Strand Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 12:57 AM
Yes Harry,accidents do happen to the best laid plans
Rodrigues Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 6:46 PM
Not a good sign!
Eslinger Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Hi, Harry! The level of sadness, I guess, depends on how a reader defines “the people” herein…a group on a street or Humanity in total. True and sad either way, but the vaster moves to tears. Have you ever read any of Will Durant’s volumes of history? You wrote a volume right here, needing to be read.
Allison Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 11:24 AM
i think many are at breaking point Harry:-( hugs Jan xx
Pandit Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 6:10 AM
I like the turn in ending line. Well written, Harry.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 5:23 AM
Mankind cannot think straight, so we are a broken lot.
Cunningham Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 5:17 AM
With mankinds stupidity I think many more will break and then we're in big trouble. Tom
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