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

[duff]

Wow. Colorful imagery and a slow hypnotic tempo. Blue skies free as a bird. A strong close. The steady hand.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks duff. Yes the tempo is relaxing. Sets me soaring up in those thermals. Appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Chirs, the whole poem led you down a road to rebirth, to refresh one's mind!

close your weary eyes
transcend closer to the sleeping stars
soaring in newfound freedom! Loved that stanza!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Kathy for your visit. Pleased you stopped by to share your thoughts. Have a good Tuesday.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure, Chris! Sorry it's took me a while to reply! Been a busy few days!

[KAREN]

Your descriptive imagery makes me hear the beautiful music nature can leave behind. The poetic peace is uplifting and serene.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Karen for your thoughtful review. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[KAREN]

You're welcome!

[Melinda McQueen]

This one's a beauty.
It does deserve to be featured.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Melinda. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

The rise of a new day above the world where all the chaos is left on the ground.

This is a wonderful poem in description and imagery

[Chris Shaw]

Music can take you to new heights, just as love can. Thank you PB for your encouragement. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

All is as good as it can be at the moment

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... your poem is very uplifting as though
we had wings and could sing as a Lark with Violins and Welsh steel Guitars.
Nature and Music blend when we need to escape the atmosphere below.
Must listen to Vaughan Williams, a Welsh Composer. I appreciate your
ethereal poetry. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, if you don't know this piece of music, you are in for a real treat. Just sit back and relax, the composer and musicians will touch your soul. Nature and music are a wonderful blend. Vaughan Williams knew that. All good wishes winging across the pond. Thank you for stopping by to read this poem.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Can't find the words I'd like to leave you.. am in a state of absolute - wonder - admiration.
You've somehow harmonised that music with those descriptions and.. just don't know what more to say..

Vaughan Williams music for the poem, is.. out of this world. So is your poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em for all your encouragement. Music and nature a wonderful blend to lift the soul on a doldrum day. The composer knew that secret well. Sadly some never find it. Appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Flitting a smile or few for your pleasure..

[Betty Hermelee]

I love this duet, the violin strings and melody with the lark flying high then swooping low like the notes of the instrument; close your eyes and picture the lark and listen to the notes, a new found freedom awakens in your spirit….feelin as if one could FlightAware high along with this amazing duet….wonderful, creative work Chris, loved it!
Truly,B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty. It is an older poem out for an airing. So pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes I loved it!

[Fran Marie]

Reading this Chris has calmed
my soul ..such a lovely
serene feeling your words emit
within each verse laid out
with a heavenly poetic
expression.. Loved it!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[sonnie ibadah]

This piece has such beautiful imagery. So calming.
"soaring in new found freedom...

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

There's something about these lines that is so inspiring to me. Thank you :)

[Chris Shaw]

This piece of music never fails to calm me. Thank you for checking this poem out, a tribute to inspirational composing. Whether writers or music composers, inspirational is something to aim for. Thanking you for stopping by and leaving me such a lovely review sonnie.

Chris