The Violin Player's Last Words

I wish I played the violin ones more
but the sound and strings ache me
This sad and stormy autumn
the maple trees tell me I'm dying

Inheritance will be the Immensity
with leaves and fruit of violin
but no one will ever know the meaning
of the springs with weeping deer...


written at 12 when my grandpa died.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Freeman Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 11:08 PM
God bless Iolanda, I teared on this one. Thanks for you comments today, Agape, Moses
K. Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Wow--what a very deep write for a 12 year old! It also is so beautifully written--thanks for sharing this very touching previous poem of yours, Iolanda :) --nikko :)
Bloomsfield Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 5:46 PM
You wrote this gem at the age of twelve,thats a great piece,poetry from the heart and soul,beautiful,and may your grandad rest in peace dear!C
Delacroix Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 7:47 AM
That is a very heartwarming poem in memory of the grandfather of 12 yr old. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my featured poems. Best wishes, Caroline.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 11:15 PM
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Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 10:00 PM
VERy profound writing at 12 years old, Iolanda. Shows a very sensitive spirit about your grandpa. Thanks too for your kind words in my blog. LUv,Andrea
Falotico Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 1:35 PM
I love this!!!!!!! a keeper
Mehta Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Such a well penned well expressed at such a small age.
Culverhouse Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 7:28 PM
very sweet, I could kick myself for throwing away my poetry journal when I was a teen. I would like to know who I was back then. It seems so surreal now.
Clark Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Absolutely lovely!! Great write! Best, Jeralynn
Kendrick Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Reads of a child's saddness at the loss of one that is so special and that she loves very much..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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