STRINGS

            Picture by Jean_Paul Avisse

Strings of sinew strung on a craftsman's sweat and tears,
Meant to capture the inspirations of youths liberated fears.
But proves to be more akin to confinement of a prison cell,
For the many hours of practice it demands, thus a living hell.

Strings drawn taut to reverberate in appropriate pitch and key,
In hopes of creating emotional sounds that sets the soul free.
Woven together so as to net and capture the remotest of notes,
So that every sound is heard in the full richness that it promotes.

Strings that are placed in the hands of student and master both,
To give life and meaning to each, forming a bond and mystical oath.
They gladly donate the time and dedication to master the skill,
To make their instrument speak freely all the emotions they feel.

Strings that sing in glorious rapture the bounty of the hearts content,
Or cry out in the misery and despair a broken heart has spent.
Music made to touch the soul comes to us dancing on the wind,
Be it an enemy or is it our one and only life long friend.
                                     Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[Autumn Lyric]

The third stanza of this work I really loved...I love the gift of music and even though I do not play any, I admire those that do. Music is the fuel for most of my writing...Thank you for sharing!

[Bear]

Thank you for the nice review, I will gladly return the read and review favor soon.

[Connie]

I love the line "In hopes of creating emotional sounds that sets the soul free", its beautiful

[Bear]

I love music and always wished I could play an instrument, music frees my soul and inspires me so that line was a natural :~)

[justa335]

*sigh* a fitting tribute to a lyrical instrument. I like that you also touched upon the bond between instrument and artist, in many cases, one is the extension of the other. Allow me now to thank you for posting this.

[Bear]

Thank you for the kind words, I hope to entertain :~)

[....................]

Music is my first love and I play a number of stringed instruments - all of which I learned on my own. The violin is among my favorites so this piece touched me... music is first and foremost therapy and a companion and while learning it can be difficult (especially with no teachers to help) but once you have it, it can be most profound in helping us through life...most of the friends I have made have come along as a result of sharing music... and you are right that music can describe an emotion or it can help to create it... very well crafted and executed poetry...thanks for sharing

[Bear]

Thank you, I always wished to be able to play an instrument but I have very large hands so anything smaller than a stand up base would get lost in my hands. But music is also a passion of mine and is reflected in my eclectic record collection :~)