Lark Ascending

(In praise of Vaughan Williams, Welsh Composer)

a violin plays Vaughan Williams

it's four steel core strings

strung to Welsh perfection

vibrations of high pitched

notes float in spiral movement

as the reed bow sweeps low

then moves slowly upwards

imitating a lark, the messenger

of a brand new morning

rising above roof tops, above spires

higher on spanned feathered wings

avian beauty scaling the heights

ascending in circular flight

in blue sky above verdant green

fields of English countryside

close your weary eyes

transcend closer to the sleeping stars

soaring in new found freedom

far above the problematic earth

far from the troubles of the day

rebirth, there fly i

Reviews

[willweb]

I am not familiar with this musician but I am familiar with the person or persons who possess the talents that make us want to write about them. Your poem is a beautiful tribute to someone I am sure was an amazing violinist and every time I read something like this or hear a musician I wonder...how many are as talented but no one has ever heard of them. Loved your poem Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

A favorite piece of classical violin will, by the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. It truly is hypnotic and has me ascending with the lark. Good for the soul music. I am touched by your lovely review. Many thank yous.

Chris

[Relic]

Music is and always has been great for the soul depending on the genre. It can soothe and calm us when we're weary or stressed out. Although I've been playing drums my whole life, Violin has always been my favorite instrument.

[Chris Shaw]

There is something wonderful about the sounds of the violin. I agree with you. Never knew you were a drum player Relic. You learn something new every day. Pleased you enjoyed this poem and thanks so much for your visit.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

There is something in the violin that transcends and redifines ... more than even the piano in my opinion.
It can be as joyous as a hot fiddle on a Saturday evening or as sad as the sobbing of a child.
There is much emotion in the instrument, just as there is in this delightful poem.

Well done Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ted for a really thoughtful and encouraging review. So pleased you enjoyed your visit. I hope all is good in your world. Best wishes.

Chris

[Tom]

Enjoyed and appreciated the clever/creative metaphor, the free flying lark, a bird synonymous with our british countryside as it soars and swoops in delight over the land as the talented welch composer here Vaughan Williams interprets this beautiful bird's flight through his musical masterpiece...

" far above the problematic earth
far from the troubles of the day
rebirth, there fly i"

Superb! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tom for all that encouragement. So pleased that you enjoyed my tribute to Vaughan Williams and a favourite piece of classical music. Have a happy Tuesday.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… we could be similar to a Lark ascending.. to rise peacefully above green fields of new birth… a beautiful poem of prosperity. Softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pat, pleased you enjoyed this tribute to a spectacular piece of music. Have a beautiful day. 🌹

[Davidgeo]

Tell your friends I'm not a sex offender...
Ugh. Thanks Chris. You're a really good friend.

A new lesson for me... age does not equate with trust. Don't tell your "friends" certain things. Man... there really is nothing here but fake. You're all idiots just pretending. Just don't shame me while you do it... okay Chris? Tell your buddies to stop with shame tour.

I will never trust you again... I'm sure you've already told people about things... well, I guess its my fault for trusting you.

Thanks Chris. You're a "great" person.... (enjoy the cold, those people are not warmth)

[Chris Shaw]

Don’t drag me into all this shite.

[Davidgeo]

You implicit support what they are doing by pretending it's not a thing. Just delete me then. I won't stand for that s**t, not now... not ever. You support that then... we aren't friends. Enjoy the lies and false reality

[Davidgeo]

Oh and thanks for supporting people who literally tell vets they should've died in the sand... ugh... you don't care... because you don't really look into anything. I don't say s**t like this for no reason... we've known each other for almost a decade... but hey, lets pretend otherwise. Thanks chris. Good friends here.

[Davidgeo]

As long as it's fake right? Then its cool.

[Davidgeo]

When I write poems like "veteran suicide rate"... one of you laughs their a*s off. You're cool with that? Scumbag

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for the slap, I’ve just turned the other cheek. Feel free. I respect veterans. I don’t like this sort of shite. .

[Davidgeo]

Fair enough.

[Davidgeo]

I apologize... I should not have left this review. There is no excuse, I'd delete it but that would be cowardly. I should own this.

[Chris Shaw]

It stays here. You own it, but thanks for the apology. Now sort this hostility out. There!s enough s**t in the real world without bringing it in to the playground.

[Davidgeo]

I get it. I reached a breaking point, had a few drinks and lost my self control. There is no excuse for that and I will make sure it does not happen again.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to hear that.

[Nima.Hope]

My soul flew to the English countryside while violin was being played in my mind.
I love this poem. I wish I visit England someday when I'm young.
Thank you dear Chris for sharing your nobility in poetry with us💙

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Nima for your warm review. I do hope you get to visit England. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this poem. A nod to Vaughan Williams and his incredible composing.

Chris

[Nima.Hope]

You're so welcome my dear friend. It's a blessing for us to have access to the art of great composers, artists and poet's via internet.
It's always a pleasure to read your poetry🙏💙

[red93]

I love Vaughan Williams Chris, what I have heard of his Work. And there is something transcendant about this fabulous Piece you have penned as a homage for him. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tony for your review. Yes it is a remarkable piece of music and I hope I have done some justice to his composing. When I listen to this particular piece, I am floating on air.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I love the description of the music being played and the description of the lark bringing in the new day. It sounds like an amazing experience to have been a witness to.

And so it seems I already read and reviewed. Anyway I enjoyed it a second time around!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much PB. For a second visit especially. Pleased you enjoyed this poem of music. An incredible composition by Vaughan Williams.

Chris

[SleeplessVolcano]

Beautiful writing! Reminds of my trip through the Cotswolds, waking up to birdsong with sunrise. If only we can also fly far above the problematic earth.....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for a lovely review. I appreciate very much your visit today.

Chris