Sweetest Music

The older the Violin... the sweeter the Music

An ancient Tale when Strings were new  

A Mother's Bow swept across the brow of 

a Baby born with talents embedded and 

played Violins when Pharaohs were empowered.  

The Music flowed on the Nile where Romance smiled... 

A Princess with Violet eyes was mesmerized with 

Secrets of the Pyramids where many a Scholar 

discovered the "tools" to measure the outside World.   

Blue Flamingoes flew about to Welcome the 

Music of an ancient Art .. where once again 

the Nile would be the Virgin River  

where old Violins played their Rhapsodies... 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Dear Pat. I loved the dance of words. I wanted to read more. You took me to beautiful and wonderful place. In one week. I will retire 100%. I will finish six stories needing ending and try to edit 2500 poems. Must publish somethings before I get too old. I will be on-line more. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

Congratulations dear John on your Retirement. I believe that our silver and golden years can be a time of Reflection. Poetry allows us to bring Light to Living and help others become a Beacon of Hope. I have discovered Humility as a Virtue. You have quite a Task to bring your Poetry together for future Generations. I find that reading and sharing Poetry … soothes our Pain and keeps a Song 🎶 in our 💜 Heart. tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Pat. I hope you are doing well and having some fun. I am enjoying my time with my grandchildren.

[AYVID N]

The Nile appears like a dancing Goddess aflutter with blue flamingos. The music from old violins bringing the ancient stones to sparkle with the spirit of love. A breathtaking moment captured from the archived lanes of time. I adore your imaginative pen.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest DIVYA… you have brushed my poetry with soft strokes of adoration… the Art of blue flamingoes will be a Gift to the discerning poets who know the mysteries of the Nile… be blessed. tenderly, Pat

[AYVID N]

And you have a wonderful day, my friend ❤

[Red Brick Keshner]

Somehow a memory forms of a younger Elizabeth Taylor in pharaohnic princess outfit. Love how this comes to life with word painting Pat! A romanticised watercolour no less!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Frederick... Egyptians were very innovative people. They were fortunate to have clear clean Rivers, as we also had in our Country... Nature is our greatest source of Energy. Even Windmills need the Wind for Power. Thank you for an Artist's viewpoint of painting Romantic Overtures. gently, Pat

[Robert Haigh]

An evocative poem. I can picture the scene! I don't play the violin, but I do play stringed instruments (6-string guitar, 12-string guitar and 4-string ukulele), so music is important to me. I enjoyed reading this poem!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Robert... I always admire people who can play the Guitar... My Grandfather loved to listen to Hank Williams, Sr. when I was about fourteen years old. He died from Black Lung from working in the Coal Mines in West Virginia. He bought 40 Acreas in Delaware for his 3 boys and 3 girls to marry and build a home and have Kids. He was a Great Man. Now we have gone too far... too fast... and Politics have become Insane. However, as long as there is Nature and Love, the World will go on as long as possible, Thanks for your Review. Tenderly, Pat

[Robert Haigh]

I remember my mother doing her housework singing Hank Williams songs! Back in the 50's his songs were played on British radio quite a bit. Today I sing several of his songs. My ancestors on my paternal grandmother's side were lead miners in Derbyshire. Most of then died in their 50's. Mining is a dangerous job!

[Patricia Wedel]

Wow! an amazing story… Robert… and I appreciate that Countries share their Music 🎶 and their hardships as well as their accomplishments. Beautiful to share this Poet Site with several Poets from the United Kingdom and other Countries also. gently, Pat

[Fran Marie]

Violins do play the sweetest music
you take us to Egypt the cradle of
civilization. giving us pharaohs and
secrets of the pyramids. In lovely
poetic verse..i enjoyed reading this
enchanting poem

nice work

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Fran… in the midst of present day Drama… it is charming to remember the Past Civilizations where Life was Romantic and Emotions were fragile with Love ❤️ on the Nile where Pyramids hold the Secrets of our Past. Your Enchantment will bring Contentment. tenderly, Pat

[Fran Marie]

So true dear Pat
the past is a pleasant escape
from the present troubled times
of this world today in which we live

[Writergurl]

Secrets of the Pyramids where many a Scholar
discovered the "tools" to measure the outside World.
Blue Flamingoes flew about to Welcome the
Music of an ancient Art .. where once again

LOVE THIS PART, this is wonderful

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Writergurl… you have a thirst for knowledge, and I picture you by a Fountain on a Summer-day… making wishes for love and peace. I appreciate your review. gently, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

it's a very romantic notion my friend .. the mystery of the Nile ... older than ancient times and the music floating through the air over the waters ... however ... those days in Egyptian music had harps and lyres that were plucked .. not bowed ... this is not a criticism, Pat .. your poem inspired me to search things out a bit more .. the violin is at the top of my favorite instruments .. i even had a few lessons once upon a time ;) ... it's so good to be back at the Cafe' ... so wonderful to read what everyone has been up to in their writings ... i floated with the Pharaohs ... lazing back into the stern of their river boats all padded with pillows and beautiful women :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) great stuff ma'am ... sparked my imagination and stretched my education a bit
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene.. welcome back.. wish others would return. Love the way you found my poem to be comfortable… with the cushions and beautiful Egyptian Women… I recently bought an old Violin and eventually I may learn to play the ancient tunes. Be blessed and enjoy all the Poets Composed stories and other Vignettes. tenderly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene.. you are correct about the type of Musical Instruments played in the time of Pyramids and Pharaohs. Perhaps they even had their own Version of Cymbals. Our World is becoming One World where Music and Poetry will bring us together. If only we could manage Law and Order. tenderly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

boy do I hear that Pat! law and order are endemic to any society .. luv on ya darlin'! :)

[Ken e Bujold]

An ancient tale when strings were new A very evocative image to send the mind a wanderin' Pat.
of course, the first impression is of the story of Moses, a 2nd pass says a new Pharoah? A 3rd, summons Mark Anthony...so many possibilities reaching out from the gloom of the cradle of humankind's past, that most fertile of valleys
ken e

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ken… we can only imagine the Mysteries of Egypt and the Pharaohs…
Their music 🎶 was most likely a Harp, but if Strings were involved there could have been an ancient Violin. Thank you for your haunting Review. gently, Pat

[Neville]

You can beat an egg and a drum perhaps, but you sure can't beat a few violins and a bunch of pretty blue flamingos all wrapped up in a beautiful poem now can ya .. no matter how gently you stroke it ......... :) x

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville… I have pondered what to
say about your Review for 22 hours…(although I have had many responsibilities to handle) It is my pleasure to read your words… Yes. Violins and Blue Flamingos are part of the Artist 💜 heart .. tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

I am honoured and humbled by your review of my review dear Pat ...... and tenderly back at you too💜

[Andrew John]

The idea of old violins and a virgin river! Nice one, Patricia!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Andrew… your soft review has taken me to the Nile where Pyramids lie among the Romance of the Ages… softly, Pat