Julie Draper Poet Rhyme

Violin

Bought home in a battered case one day 
He took it out and and scratched away
Playing out of tune and terribly flat
He scared the daylights out of the cat

The horsehair that ran along the bow
Had escaped and departed long ago 
Never mind, he played without a flinch 
While next door the neighbours winced

Melodies unrecognisable to human ear
He can't keep time or bum notes hear 
'I'm a virtuoso!' he likes to boast 
But in truth - he's as deaf as a post 



20 April 2023 
V words writing challenge poetry contest
Constance la France

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Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris April 23, 2023 at 3:46 AM Congratulations on your win in the Contest....Julie. Julie Draper April 23, 2023 at 1:13 PM Thanks very much! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen April 23, 2023 at 3:10 AM - Congratulations on your great win ... surprising ending, Julie :))) - hugs Julie Draper April 23, 2023 at 1:14 PM Thanks Sunshine Smile. I like writing poems that surprise:)

Alexis Y. April 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM Hi Julie, Congrats on your win. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis Julie Draper April 22, 2023 at 2:40 PM Thanks very much Alexis :)

W J Clarke April 22, 2023 at 9:29 AM Bravo! Made me smile. Thank you Julie and for your unique 'true to yourself' creativity :-) Julie Draper April 22, 2023 at 2:43 PM I really appreciate your comment, thank you. It's tempting to write in a different style to fit in, but in the end I can only be me! :)

Yann Rolland April 21, 2023 at 7:07 PM so funny, i guess violin, can be an instrument of "torture" for some, thanks for the very enjoyable reading Julie Draper April 22, 2023 at 2:41 PM Thanks Yann, my father is a music teacher, so I've had plenty of experience with beginner violins :)

Gordon Mcconnell April 20, 2023 at 1:31 PM Great fun piece Julie, really enjoyed your take on this with nice rhyme and flow too. Have a great weekend, Gordon Julie Draper April 20, 2023 at 1:50 PM Thanks Gordon that's very kind of you. Lots of musicians in my family so plenty of material to draw on! :)

Daniel Turner April 20, 2023 at 8:11 AM LOL You got to please yourself! Cute story and as you know, I love the humor, Julie. Wont be online tomorrow so have a great weekend:) Julie Draper April 20, 2023 at 1:49 PM Thanks Daniel, enjoy your weekend :)