The Violin of Old

The violin seems to float in space, the bow
slipping and sliding over my heart, the glow
of tears falling down to earth, yet it stirs
the silent wings of butterflies, fluttering as if
pulling an endless thread from my silhouette.

A dark gypsy soul with the moon shines, arms
push and pull each note, like a sullen lullaby.
The knockabout on ebony waves, shoulders the weight
with a mystery of long raven hair, ruthless sadness.

Vibrations of vibrancy, beautifully rumble in the ear,
creating introspections of smoke and mirrors. The years
ebb and flow, the fear long gone, steel tears flow.
The song is sung, not with rhetoric, but rhapsody.

The violin
   of old
      seems
          to float

                 in space
                   the bow…
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Goldsmith Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this beautiful "The Violin of Old" write. Great Ending... Have fun day writing away...............
Rodrigues Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Thank you, Paula! :)
Bell Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 1:03 AM
A Glorious Violin, Indeed! Isn't it just wonderful and miraculous how He gives us...beauty for ashes. Enjoyed, thank you. luv~
Rodrigues Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 9:38 AM
We serve such a glorious and good God! Hugs and blessings ~ Joyce
Robinson Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Simply BEAUTIFUL. A Masterpiece. Uplifting and Inspiring - Charming and Delightful. Reading over again, I feel a heavy burden has been lifted from my shoulders - sheer weightlessness - as if standing in front of a favourite, dreamy, Chagall. Thank You So Much, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Thank you for your kind words! Love that you saw Chagall in this. He’s a favorite artist of mine! Hugs ~ Kim
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Wonderful! A favorite.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Thank you for fave! I appreciate! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 4:36 AM
Thank you for fave! I appreciate! :)
Wolf Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM
'the bow slipping and sliding over my heart' -- Exquisite line of poetry, my friend. ~ Violin Fan
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Thank you, my friend! :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 4:15 PM
This is awesome and I love the terrain a fave
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Thank you for the fave. Feel so honored! xoxo
Hind Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Inviting tears, dear Kim- "introspections of smoke and mirrors" " the fear long gone" and more...beautiful writing, from a truly lovely soul, who writes lovely...<3
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 6:47 PM
You always encourage me, Paige! Thank you so much! xoxo
Jones Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Kim this is beautiful! It has a melodic flow and a somber sort of peace! “A dark gypsy soul with the moon shines, arms push and pull each note, like a sullen lullaby.” Love these lines poetess!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Thanks so much, Karen! xxoo
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