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The Lonely Maestro

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For: Maestro Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Craig Cornish

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They say Maestro, but standing ovations leave me cold like leftover spaghetti too long in the fridge then thrown out with the trash, where all useless things end up leaving only empty containers. The music no longer inspires to heights unattainable; the magic of spotlights no longer warms my lonely nights, as you did once long ago before I let ovations and spotlights replace the essence of you.

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/30/2024 5:40:00 PM

Concise, powerful description of how love can be lost~~and not regained. Chetta, CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Chetta Achara
Date: 4/30/2024 5:48:00 PM

Thank you

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/28/2024 8:23:00 PM

There are many thoughts in your poem. Nothing replaces a loved one. The way you mixed an elegant life with the everyday (throwing out spaghetti) was magical. My interest riveted at every word.

Chetta Achara
Date: 3/28/2024 9:50:00 PM

Thank you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/28/2024 3:31:00 PM

what a breathtaking poem, Chetta, and a fabulous take on the Maestro contest. I appreciate your style and your creativity, so apparent in this creation. I especially liked this line: but standing ovations leave me cold like leftover spaghetti too long in the fridge then thrown out with the trash, I like how you compared the Maestro's lack of enthusiasm and inspiration to a failed relationship. Brilliant. Best wishes with the contest, Sara

Chetta Achara
Date: 3/28/2024 3:56:00 PM

Thank ÿou. I always appreciate your comments.