Guitar Player

Those restless plucks

resonate like earthquake tremors

she plays from memory, she says

but I am not so sure - 

there is too much brain stuck in her arteries

to allow enough soul to reach the heart

I can feel it

each time she lets a string go

even though she is smiling

her melody is sad - 

like an overcast sunrise, 

wanting to sing a song, but muted

But suddenly, the music starts to play

when I see the light - 

I am her guitar

and she is my player.

Author's Note

Painting by Mirian Briks, "Guitar Player".

Reviews

[fattycbreezy52]

Woww sounds like a true guitarist and not some Hannah Montana s**t all the way :)
Very deep.I am in love with guitars and of course,the "melody". Count me a fan:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

if the music comes from the heart, i would also want to be her guitar..there is a difference between songs that are just sung and songs from the heart...most often those songs sung by singer songwriters affect me much more than those written by another and sung by the singer...he or she is just a voice, not the heart with it.

love this poem..

j.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thank you Jacob. Your positive comments, particularly, encourages me to write more. I have embarked on a new career - as English teacher - so comments on my writing from guys like you who've basically "been there, done that" suggest there is still hope for me.....;)

[Nisreen]

well ..... this is a very special piece

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thank you Nisreen......I need to capture that tune.......

[Nisreen]

Sing it into Life :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

I am....I am.....we just know that time is catching up with us when our kids have you tube channels before us....;)

[Nisreen]

i know ......... that has got to be the most successful website on planet earth

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork is beautiful and the words are perfect.
"I am her guitar
and she is my player."
When we are one with song. We have found proper place. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote