The Violinist

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There is an old man who lives all alone
inside a small house, but he used to be
a famed violinist. Now he’s unknown.
No audience or visitors has he.

It doesn’t matter to that man at all.
He sits and plays his violin all day.
He plays to the ceiling, floor and each wall
surrounding him. He simply loves to play.

Although there is no one to speak one word
to that old man, no sadness does he feel.
Inside a cage he keeps a little bird,
and for that bird, the old man plays with zeal.

The bird is more than just the old man’s fan.
It sometimes sings along with that old man!

Written Oct. 25, 2022 in a rhymed form
For Lisa YY's Painting Prompted Poetry Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 10/30/2022 8:28:00 AM
Love the tale you weave of the violinist and his one remaining fan. Your mastery of the sonnet form continues to shine! Congratulations for your win, my friend ~ John
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Date: 10/30/2022 3:21:00 AM
A lovely poem that suits the painting perfectly Andrea. Congratulations on your win in the contest… Belle
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Date: 10/29/2022 11:47:00 PM
Beautiful right through, including the ending! Congratulations on your win, Andrea
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Date: 10/29/2022 9:26:00 PM
Loneliness is beautifully managed even in old age, with one of the most nourishing art form and a pet. Great sonnet. Congratulations!
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Date: 10/28/2022 2:53:00 PM
Wow, this made my heart sing. You know I love the violin and this just made me so very happy.
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Date: 10/26/2022 6:36:00 PM
Very nice storytelling and rhyme. I like that kind of solitude sometimes when I'm writing. Playing to the bird, and it singing is a great ending.
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Date: 10/26/2022 11:14:00 AM
This describes my paternal grandfather, who had a love affair with his cello. Aloha!
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Date: 10/26/2022 10:01:00 AM
Hi There Andrea, A touching portrait of a most unusual relationship. Every detail is described so well. My deepest hope is that you do find those footles. Thanks as always for your soupmail and for congratulating me on my success. Your observations on my stories and poems are a great spur Howard
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Date: 10/26/2022 1:49:00 AM
Wow. I admire the way you interpreted that painting. I have no doubt it happened in real life. How radiant he must have been to have the bird sing with him.
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Date: 10/25/2022 4:45:00 PM
Simple joy is enough...Lovely piece, AD. ~:o)
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Date: 10/25/2022 1:00:00 PM
I like this poem a lot, Andrea. Seems I saw that picture somewhere. I can relate...an old man all alone playing my Clavinova to only me. Perhaps I should acquire a bird to sing along!
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Date: 10/25/2022 12:56:00 PM
- Even though he loves to play... I feel his loneliness... lovely written, Andrea - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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