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The Harp & Violin
Years of night and day,
creek eroding, widening the earth,
singing growth to verdant greens.
Liquid of life flows, quenches thirsty lands.
Roots burrow moistening tongues, replenishing leaves.
Hungry plants strengthen -- can sway to nature's breath
and mimic their dark silhouettes.
The harp and violin share
sweet melodies of plucks and strokes
among sleeping serenity. The moon shines
down on vibrant strings. Tones of partial gold lead
stars, twinkling a dance to the enchanting voice,
the singing crafted wood.
Tightly drawn horsehair of the rhythmic bow rubs,
to and fro along with pinches
upon the plain fingerboard, creating a calm river --
soothing lullaby of life. Peaceful fluttering plucks
blend into shallowed resonating fibres, like falling drops
during rested swan's early morning bath.
The day sun, shining high through fresh winds,
caressing ethereal touch upon the river waters.
The harp and violin play tribute to the gayety of midday.
Flesh plucks speed across tight strings, jealous
violin loses bow; pizzicato solo.
Glaring day's water,
enwrapping warm air,
splendor plants and trees,
share the celebration of life under the blue sky.
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Fresh Mind
Eyelids slowly part and open,
sleepy eyes blur, veiled by the sunlight.
New day warmly wraps my vision,
fresh mind awakes, thinking young and bright.
Warm thoughts first rush inside my brain,
often linked with emotions of love.
These feelings wash my heart from pain,
almost like the sweet soar of a dove.
Cold thoughts follow along this trail,
then lurk within waiting for their chance.
Sadness arrives when warm ones wail,
and complain of my horrors they dance.
Mental strain of a crystal mind;
longing gradually drains my nerve.
Afraid my sad tears will entwine,
I bargain with my spirit's reserve.
As the day ticks with chilling facts,
suddenly I read sweet words that blind;
break my sadness and it's contacts,
I shed tears of joy through a fresh mind.
© Copyright 2000 Kenneth
JP Drysdale
Published in
Write On's Poetry Magazette