Monday Ballad

We all know the rise and fall of the day.

a slow, mellow chord is struck
softly in the background
more static than music as the sun rises

but gradually it grows louder
new notes plucking a higher tone
steady, steady, but strong and comforting

someone fiddles with the right end of a keyboard
quick draws of bow across violin string accompany
not fast, not overboard, but brisk

tempo drops again, piano lost to soothing
sad violin notes humming and hovering around
a solo to the afternoon

for a brief moment, everything stops
silence
then back in again with careful clamor
an orchestra illuminating evening
invigorating and inviting
mission worthy music

short-lived, the tune falls again
gradually, steadily, eventually
until only soft notes on white keys
remain in the moonlight
and sing a soul to sleep

Reviews

[Carbon Muse]

I loved the metaphor!

I love music ... it lifts my soul when days are dark and helps me keep my mood high on days when the sun shines at it's brightest. I am far from an accomplished musician, keeping my musical talent to quiet notes when I am on my own, but I could relate to the musical references.

If music is like food for the soul ... then mine must be horribly obese

Keep writing! Your words are inspired :)

[78Jon]

Interesting. What was the basis for the poem? It sounds like you may have been listening to some sort of orchestra music.

[Aly Caine]

Actually, I found this prompt online that was like 'describe a day using something different, like music' so I gave it a shot and this is what happened.

[kingbubbles]

this poem...was....great! I happen to play the
violin, and that described it perfectly!
I could almost hear the music!

[Aly Caine]

Great! I'm glad. I don't actually play any instruments, so describing them is always an experience xD

[Coyote Poetry]

A very nice ballad.
"tempo drops again, piano lost to soothing
sad violin notes humming and hovering around
a solo to the afternoon"
I like the places and the thoughts in the poetry. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote