Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

That Old Violin of Mine

I have several newer of quality,
But I suspect, my favorite is still
that old violin of mine:
antique, though not especially valuable...unless
one takes all into account—the sensuous caresses,
countless waxing, mending
and restringing over the years-- 
The imagined Heifetz and Mozart
I have thrilled
in the packed halls of my musical
heart. Oh, not to suggest that I 
think myself a virtuoso to anyone 
but myself and others less critical 
who hear me...for a spirit
in tune makes us all Concert Masters
and great lovers….

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Carole Duet May 9, 2018 at 12:24 AM Love the violin and love this poem. :) Joseph P. DiMino September 7, 2018 at 9:32 PM Hi Carole; thank you my friend. Blessings!

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 28, 2018 at 6:24 PM Violins are to be adored. Violin lessons may be not so, but played with love and a rudimentary expertise (at the least), the music is divine. Joseph P. DiMino April 28, 2018 at 10:48 PM They are beautiful; thank you, Lianne. Have a great evening!

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2018 at 10:05 PM Enjoyed learning about the care of a precious violin! I’m sure it’s lovely! Joseph P. DiMino April 27, 2018 at 8:44 PM Thank you, Kim; have a great evening my friend!

Warren Doll April 26, 2018 at 10:44 AM Joe, what a great poem; full of imagination. Play On!! Joseph P. DiMino April 26, 2018 at 1:36 PM Thank you so much my friend. Have a great day!!

Susan Ashley April 25, 2018 at 8:59 AM I am enraptued with your poem, Joe! Though I've never played the violin, I am drawn to this instrument in such a musical, mystical and symbolic way.. Your poem is metaphorically beautiful; 'I have thrilled in the packed halls of my musical heart' - pure poetic bliss that I just embrace with all of my heart.. and it is profound; 'for a spirit in tune makes us all Concert Masters and great lovers' - the emotional heights this poetic lines takes me to is beyond Heaven! I love your 'old violin' too, Joe. A fave!! Warmest wishes, my friend.. Joseph P. DiMino April 26, 2018 at 9:28 AM Thank you, Susan; your comment really made my day. Blessings my friend.

Silent One April 25, 2018 at 8:55 AM I agree with Victor, great poem Joe.. Joseph P. DiMino April 26, 2018 at 9:31 AM Hi Si; when one has a beautiful spirit, and allows light to shine on it, the response from others of like mind and soul are always positive if not extraordinary. Thank you as always for taking time to review my writing. It means a lot to me.