The Violin

She was a lonely violin,
in a case all by herself,
looking forward to the evenings,
when he’d take her off the shelf-

After reaching his destination,
he would gently set her down,
and ever oh so tenderly,
remove her velvet gown-

With chin held high, he’d hold her close,
she made him feel so proud,
and then a song she would sing ,
which always drew a crowd-

Together they were magical,
making music quite refined,
he knew that she was special,
of an extraordinary kind-

Late one night the maestro sighed,
a tear rolled down his eye,
this cannot forever last, he said,
for soon I’m going to die-

The violin now knew,
that soon would be their end,
he had filled her life with loving care,
and been so true a friend-

Now on any given night,
walking down this unpaved street ,
some hear a violin’s lonely cry,
so sad , but yet so sweet-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 8/23/2015 1:56:00 AM
No this is not me Lionel - just something for a contest on the All Poetry site. I noticed that you have not posted recently, so hope your are in good health. I did read your poem A Favorite Thing and thought it was a well written poem and enjoyed reading it. Mine are simple in nature or educational - guess I'm a poet by heart, but not really one of great words. I left this site before because it was not updated -old contests 5 years old/not judged yet still listed.Looks like it has improved.
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Date: 8/15/2015 8:34:00 PM
Is this poem metaphoric? That violin wasn't you, was it?
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Date: 5/2/2015 7:59:00 AM
A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO A LONELY VIOLIN
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Date: 4/28/2015 9:41:00 AM
Couldn't resist this one. Very nice piece. I was a professional violinist for many years. Congrats on the selection. daver
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Genevieve Mika-Stevens
Date: 4/28/2015 12:38:00 PM
Why thanks for reading - and the violin my string instruments to listen to. You might like my poem, "The Ballet" on the site of, All Poetry - under Genevieve Mika. Again, thanks for stopping by and I will read some of yours right after I send this.
Date: 4/26/2015 7:58:00 PM
I am a true poetry lover.. Thank you for the reply
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Date: 4/26/2015 2:37:00 PM
Hello Genevieve, back here once again, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
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Genevieve Mika-Stevens
Date: 4/26/2015 7:45:00 PM
Thank you so kindly for stopping to read and comment on my simple poem...I know you must be a true poetry lover...
Date: 4/6/2015 5:41:00 PM
Hi, Genevieve, your poem's outstanding. WOW, I can't believe all the new poem the New Poets are posting today. I'm not disappointed at all. Sometimes, when reading a new poet, it takes time to understand theirs style. I am loving the poem. I like the way you gave The Violin a lonely case to herself. xoxo..Linda
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Date: 4/6/2015 5:41:00 PM
PS, Genevieve, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 4/6/2015 1:33:00 PM
This is a 7 from me and an Instant Fave. The only thing that might improve is to remove the word "felt" from line one..then it would be absolutely perfect for me! ~Jan
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Genevieve Mika-Stevens
Date: 4/6/2015 1:38:00 PM
Janet - I just changed it to was - my daughter said the same thing to me...
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