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

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The first three stanzas simply swept me into the music as your description is just so clear. The whole piece writ in your usual elegant style Chris with an uplifting and calming beat.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. This classical piece is magical in the way it relaxes the mind and takes you out of yourself. Great composer Vaughan Williams. Have a good day.

Chris

[AJNJ]

This poem is going to be an unforgettable one for me. The way you lifted its notes and took them to a crescendo sent my own spirit soaring. I am not familiar with how a violin is played but I felt no need for it while readingyou here. I could feel what the poet felt listening to that lark ascending and that I believe is true poetry! Kudos, Ms.Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear AJ, thank you so much for that praise, especially coming from such an accomplished poet. Really pleased you think this piece is unforgettable. Vaughan Williams is. He is an incredible composer. Have a great day.

Chris