Where Violins Weep

Such is beauty ever,-neither here nor there, now nor then,-neither in Rome nor in Athens, but wherever there is a soul to admire. - Thoreau

in jagged youth i drew you in a young heart's lucullan crayon

now with spent age i cling to a vision of your eternal, remembered beauty

kiss me hard

hug me long

play the lost notes of a minstrel's melancholy song

in washed sand castles and ivory towers 

forgotten in faded years, remembered in dire hours

as weeds wither and the placard of our song flowers

as bellowing thunder claps and whispering rain showers

in a place where forever is short and now is long

show me what cratered time and cavernous hearts are for

at least until my days are no more

tell my why folded hands and bent knees pray

assure me that tomorrow won't be just another cloudy day

here, lost in the fray

where violins weep as they play

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Author's Note

"You cannot perceive beauty but with a serene mind. The perception of beauty is a moral test. Glances of true beauty can be seen in the faces of those who live in true meekness." - Thoreau

Reviews

[willweb]

Absolutely beautiful Pete. This is true love poetry that feels real, unlike some flowery messes I have read where it seems someone has attempted a reincarnation of Shelly or Byron, this one was written by a poet, a true, real poet. I am in awe of your talent my friend.

[Pete]

it would take one to know one. you made laugh. thanks ww ... :)

[willweb]

I was being serious my friend. That is a gorgeous piece of writing

[Pete]

oh i know. i was talking about your comment about the flowery messes ... :)

[willweb]

Ah...I understand. : )

[Chris Shaw]

Love your posted artwork Pete to accompany your words. Well, if this is a memory of yours from youth, all I can say is what a fantastic impression she left on you. Inspirational writing.

[Pete]

thanks for the compassionate, caring words chris ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely poetry Pete:)

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Great stuff, Pete. The rhyme and alliteration work well together in this and the vision is one of eloquence and nostalgic romance. I very much enjoyed the read. F.

[Pete]

thanks so much for kindly sharing ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Pardon me for being so presumptuous, but this truly swept me off my feet!

[Pete]

hmm. i guess i do have my moments ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Yes, you do!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful write

‘ kiss me hard
hug me long
play the lost notes of a minstrel's melancholy song’

And then the last line exquisitely finishes the poem
Loved it !

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Ps love the art is it your work too

[Pete]

so kind of you to share. no, the art is not mine but thought it went perfectly with the write. thank you julie ... :)