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When She Speaks

Alas what joy she speaks without a word Her gift to me I feel with deep resound So sure and true her dagger and her sword Plunge through my heart and for my soul are bound Now tears of sorrow well without a wound And yet I cannot dam them as they fall She plays to me the words in perfect tune A thousand tragic tales I feel them all This day speak not to me of glee and yet I love these sad raw echoes through my bones Loves lost and found and yearning I beget Embrace my soul, forlorn resonant tones Your beauty is a thing beyond compare When bow doth stroke your strings and paint the air. __________________________________________ Written October 31, 2017 Submitted for Best Sonnet Oct-Dec 2017 Contest Sponsor: John Hamilton

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/21/2018 4:23:00 PM

Beautiful sonnet, Judith. I particularly love your last line. Congrats on your most deserving win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2018 5:39:00 PM

Oh how funny, I Had thought the ending was a metaphor the first time I read it, when it truly WAS something with a bow!! The music is so beautiful.

Judith S
Date: 3/5/2018 8:24:00 AM

Yes! Lol ... I LOVE, love LOVE the cello :) Thanks for your visit and always lovely comments Andrea!! ~Judy

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2018 5:37:00 PM

I see you attached the video since I last was here. It was nice to hear the cello. Sometimes I forget what certain instruments sound like unless they are showcased such as this one here.

Muhammad Imtiaz

Date: 2/24/2018 12:41:00 AM

Hi Judith it is simply a masterpiece of writing. i hope it will win in the contest. how beautiful these lines are: "Now tears of sorrow well without a wound Embrace my soul, forlorn resonant tones When bow doth stroke your strings and paint the air.""

Judith S
Date: 2/27/2018 11:21:00 AM

Thank you so much Muhammad! It makes me so happy that you appreciate my words :) Best, Judy

Elaine George

Date: 1/12/2018 10:54:00 AM

Yes! These stringed instruments do play upon the strings of our heart. Beautiful sonnet, Judith.

Judith S
Date: 2/27/2018 11:20:00 AM

Dear Elaine. I see here that I missed your lovely comment on my poem back in January. I wanted to thank you for your visit and for your kind words :) ~ Judy

Lu Loo

Date: 1/11/2018 10:44:00 AM

wow, this is amazing sweet lady:) My fave so far in the contest, sorry I missed this before. congrats! :)-luloo

Judith S
Date: 1/11/2018 11:21:00 AM

Thank you Luloo!!! Really appreciate your very kind comments. Thanks for stopping by :) ~Judy

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/10/2018 8:35:00 PM

I remember well this beautiful and emotional sonnet, Judy. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes ~Susan

Judith S
Date: 1/11/2018 11:20:00 AM

Thank you Susan !!! And wishes for warmth to you ;P ~Judy

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2018 5:46:00 PM

OMG this is beautiful Judith! I listened to the captivating music as I read your words, I got chills! A sonnet in divine order that is First place for me! I must put this into my Faves! I simply loved it! Congratulations! : )

Judith S
Date: 1/11/2018 11:12:00 AM

Thank you Connie!!! You are so very kind! I so appreciate your comments. Thank you for stopping by :) ~Judy

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/10/2018 4:16:00 PM

Judith, congratulations on your fine placement in the contest for your beautifully expressed personification poem of the lovely cello. I really felt the emotion in your words. Hugs, Sandra

Judith S
Date: 1/11/2018 11:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Sandra!! Really, really appreciate your kind words :) ~Judy

John Hamilton

Date: 1/10/2018 2:57:00 PM

A wonderful write Judith, I thought this was a man who wrote this, makes it even more special, congrats on a fine placement!

Judith S
Date: 1/10/2018 3:28:00 PM

Thank you for the placement John :) It's about a cello and I referred to it as female. ~Judy

Ricky Muse

Date: 11/25/2017 10:01:00 AM

The sonnet is a wonderful platform for love. Excellent poem.

Judith S
Date: 11/25/2017 2:14:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments Richard. Appreciate you stopping by and reading. Best, Judy

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/21/2017 6:43:00 PM

Such an amazing poetic and artistic presentation Judy. I love how you lovingly personified your cello's sad depths. Your sonnet is beautiful and the music is lovely melancholy.. excellent and enjoyed!

Judith S
Date: 11/22/2017 10:18:00 AM

I so very much appreciate your kind comments Susan. Your support means so much to me. I don't know where PS would be without you :) Best, Judy

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/18/2017 12:12:00 AM

Lovely piece. My daughter plays the violin and it has the same effect on me....That last couplet was sweet, indeed.

Judith S
Date: 11/18/2017 3:05:00 PM

Thank you Eileen! I also play the violin as do my children. It's a beautiful instrument for sure ... but something about that deep sound of the cello! Appreciate you visiting. ~ Judy

Kristina Whitmore

Date: 11/14/2017 6:18:00 PM

An amazing illustration of musical vision. Where the voice and the vocal chords are the instrument to converse. Mingling with to communicate a relationship of words. I really enjoyed reading this one.

Judith S
Date: 11/16/2017 12:54:00 PM

Thank you Kristina! You are pretty amazing with words :) Best, Judy

John Gondolf

Date: 11/6/2017 12:24:00 PM

Judy, a beautiful and well written sonnet about your cello. Well done. John

Judith S
Date: 11/6/2017 5:59:00 PM

Thank you again John! So appreciate your support! Best, Judy

Chuck Melugin

Date: 11/1/2017 8:06:00 AM

Judith, this poetic prize moved me! Rhythm and words blended into echoes of excellence! My best to you, chuck

Judith S
Date: 11/1/2017 8:19:00 PM

Thank you so much Chuck! Such inspiration for me to take to my next write. Appreciate you reading! Best, Judy

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/1/2017 4:12:00 AM

Truly poetic ... A lovely writing style... All the best Judith

Judith S
Date: 11/1/2017 4:44:00 AM

Thank you Arturo :)

John Hamilton

Date: 10/30/2017 6:14:00 PM

This is very good Judith, I mean it...well done, beautiful music goes well with the poem...impressed!

Judith S
Date: 10/31/2017 9:07:00 AM

Thank you so much John Hamilton!! I appreciate your encouragement. I am a music lover first and really enjoy matching the music with the mood of my piece. Best, Judy

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/30/2017 5:13:00 PM

As one who writes my share of sonnets, I found this sonnet easy to embrace and welcomed its posting so I could find it...really liked the music you chose

Judith S
Date: 10/31/2017 9:03:00 AM

Thank you Frederic! I have found sonnet writing to be very enjoyable. Appreciate you reading. Best, Judy

Silent One

Date: 10/30/2017 3:51:00 PM

The music is very sad.. It is fitting to the poem... The sonnet rhymes and flows very well and I see you stuck to a 10 syllable count... Great sonnet Judy..

Judith S
Date: 10/31/2017 9:02:00 AM

Thank you SO!!! I love emotional music and this certainly did seem to fit the mood. Always appreciate your comments! ~Judy

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2017 3:19:00 PM

A sweet tribute to someone who can evoke such emotions with their words. The ending metaphor is beautiful.

Judith S
Date: 10/30/2017 3:39:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. You read so quickly I didn't have a chance to attach the YouTube video. This sonnet is about a cello. My favorite instrument. Appreciate you reading :) Best, Judy