The Last Symphony

The musical hall was filled with whines;
Of the melancholy melody and spontaneous art. 
And the maestro's eyes were moving between the lines
Waiting to reach his favorite part.
I was now on stage!
Blown away by the appealing scene,
It felt like a picture in a story's page:
Neon lights and people's mien.
And among the audience: 
I read the expression of the crippled soul,
And that of the afflicted heart.
Recognized that look of having a set goal
And those looks of desire to-from the beginning- start.
I am the broken violin,
Owned by the best musician in town
At me-he always liked to grin
saying that I never let him down.
I long for the touch of his bow on my strings..
But I am growing too frail to compete.
I have lost the ability to- with the melody- spread my wings,
Vapid I became, my taste; bittersweet.
My strings will be amputated soon,
And no healing process can revive my damaged harmony
I will be among the ruins, letting out no tune
So today, i will play my last symphony.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Boddie Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 3:34 PM
what a Beautiful way to display....the cycle of Life in this special way....together we make Beautiful music that at some point has to end....so as long as we have strength, lets get lost to the sweet sounds my friend....;)
Austin Avatar
August 18, 2015 at 3:17 PM
Hopefully the violin wasn't a Strad. The work being played - Tschaikowsky's 6th, sp tragic. I like your bringing the fiddle to life, an original touch. Love, daver
Spagnola Avatar
June 20, 2015 at 6:55 PM
you captivated me with your words from beginning to fin :), jill
Tadros Avatar
June 23, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Thank you :)
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