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August, 8- 2024
Sad Violin Tunes Poetry Contest
Sponsor. Anoucheka Gangabissoon
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Sad Violin Tunes, O Heart of mine

Compositions in G minor softly weep, 
In somber tones where shadows often creep. 
O heart of mine, in sorrow's time, 
The violin, with range both vast and wide, 
Evokes emotions deep, where sorrows hide. 

From haunting beauty to a grief profound, 
Its notes sustain, with vibrato’s rich sound. 
O heart of mine, why do you sigh? 
An instrument for feelings deep and grand, 
It speaks of heartache with a trembling hand. 

A skilled performer brings the soul to light, 
Infusing music with emotions tight. 
O heart of mine, why do you cry? 
Their technique crafts a story, pure and true, 
Where every note holds meaning, old and new. 

With careful phrasing, dynamics in play, 
The violin can steal your breath away. 
O heart of mine, feel the refrain, 
Its voice, a mirror to the heart's own cry, 
Creating worlds where deepest feelings lie.
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Goldsmith Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Sad Violin" write again. Have Blessed day writing away..........
Dietrich Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 4:23 PM
this stays exactly on topic for sad violin tunes. I used the G minor in my poem too. I never knew about thsy until I researched violin playing. Great rhyming poem, Jay.
Greenhough Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 2:46 PM
I like that song. I enjoyed the tribute to addition of a violin to the music.
Anaya Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 10:57 AM
They are rich sounds, a fiddler's heart and soul shine through. A lovely rhyme, Jay! GL in the contest ~Anaya
George Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 8:20 PM
So very wonderful ! Love the poem and the feelings it evokes. Love the refrain... 'Oh heart of mine why do you sigh... why do you cry' . A great entry for the contest. All the Best.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Hello Jay, I like the sound of the violin. I listen to classical music. I listen to classical music more than my other music. It is relaxing. enjoy your eveningv my friend. /Darlene/
Goldsmith Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 1:16 PM
What a wonderful "Sad Violin" write with a great picture. I love the sound of a violin. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a blessed day writing away..........
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