A resolution

Like an ensemble

oscillating through nature's

octaves; a harmonious matrimony

between instrument

and earth,

a duration of wordless

compositions dedicated to

spring's pianoforte

silently fills the forest.  

At their base,

a cadenza's roots swell

to the sky through a millennium

of larghissimo measures.

Until one day, nature's

cardiograph jostles,

and the tempos stumble and slip,

from the margins of longevity.

With a unique crashing timbre,

a majestic resolution

leads to an end

and is resolved.  

Author's Note

Basically, about trees, their longevity, and their ultimate end.

Reviews

[light and ashes]

The ending gives an all around ending to this piece.
I was somewhat transfixed by this,
just like I would be if I stumbled upon this in the woods, somewhere.

[Relic]

Thanks so much for saying that, Light. Your comment is apprciated. :)

[light and ashes]

You are very welcome :)
I was kinda in love with the idea of this piece, and I thought the execution was well done.

[Relic]

Thanks Light.

[Ken e Bujold]

Splendid work R. Bewitching as I drifted through the swamp. Gobsmacked by the fantastic choice of images and words used to craft them into a beautiful thought painting to match the grand image you attached to the poem.

Ken

[Relic]

Thank you for the kind comment, Ken. Much appreciated.

[Fran Marie]

A lovely blend of music and nature .
poetic verse to this image is really
so well crafted .so many good
lines ..the measurement of time
plays out on a sad but beautiful
resolved note ..as we slow to life
and accept it,s finalized resolution
a springs pianoforte
silently fills the forest.
Until one day
when no one is there
to hear it.......
Nice Work Tim

[Relic]

Thank you very much, Fran. :)))))

[Vol]

Relic,
I'm interested to know if you found the picture and wrote to it, or if you wrote the poem and then illustrated it with the photo?
Either way, your voice and imagery are perfect.
Vol

[Relic]

Thank you, Vol. I happened upon the picture on pinterest and wrote the poem around it. I've done that with some other pictures to.

[Vol]

I get it... NPR is a constant muse of mine, but who am I ? I'm just an old man living in a country that has no room... no country for old men.

[Neville]

this is more than just a little bit special .. much more .. I take my hat off to you and will let the trees eat it :) Neville

[Relic]

haha, Thank you, Neville. :)

[Chris Shaw]

A terrific write. The posted image is incredible. This beats trees growing between disused rail tracks. Mother Nature has her way of fighting back regardless. Really enjoyed this one Tim.

Chris

[Relic]

I appreciate your comment, Chris. Thank you.

[John the Baptist]

The illustration accompanying this one is truly unique. An ancient piano stands in the midst of a forest. It has been there long enough for a large tree to grow up within it, and the poem describes it as a "harmonious marriage between instrument and earth." In the end it becomes a metaphor for physical life, for, its purpose past, it slows down and makes its final resolution. Ain't that the way with all of us?

[Relic]

Pretty much, John. :) Thanks for the read and comment.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

What a striking image! The poem is beautifully written and seems to compliment the picture perfectly. As with all things in life, resolutions come to an end and is resolved. One last breath given for life.

[Relic]

Thank you, Linda. 😊