Piano Cello Interludes

music can sooth our beasts...

An Introductory note:  I wrote this on my birthday (Monday). And I am allowed to also give

birthday presents. So this is my birthday present to her. Perhaps she will

enjoy it. 

Piano Cello Interludes

I am listening to music,

piano with cello interludes,

thinking about you.

I hear the passionate sadness

mourning from the cello

as the piano weaves hollowness

and melancholy from black and white

minor keys.

I feel the disconnect

between the requiem’s movements

and the reality

of an alive, beating

but confused, sullen heart

fighting to be free.

~~~

It always amazes me

to hear the bow guiding the strings

in pulsing tempo

to the fingers caressing ivory

in such a way

that only a smile

can answer in return,

allowing for a kiss of life

in the midst of chaos

and death.

~~

In moments like this

I want to sit beside you,

place your hand in mine

and tell you all I have learned

and know;

all the secrets

that wander through my mind;

even those held in

dark recesses,

cobwebcluttered

and filled with spent emotions.

~~~

But I know I can’t.

Not because I don’t want to,

nor from fear,

though, to do so is scary

since it would mean giving you

my heart.

No, not because of this.

Rather, cause

I don’t think

this is what you need

or want.

~~~

Life is complicated,

complex in its existence

and it is this contradiction

between desire’s want

and equality’s need;

between what’s flesh 

and what’s fantasy;

between art, aesthetics

and reality,

that guides my choices.

It’s how this contradiction

interpenetrates,

thereby shaping

and changing reality.

It is this contradiction

I hear,

feel, 

and taste

in the weaving of piano and cello.

Music living with us in the gutter,

while enticing us to look at the stars.

~~~

I am listening to music-

piano and cello interludes.

I see vast galaxies,

nebulae,

and shooting stars,

knowing this music 

will last a lifetime.

~~~

~~redzone 2.24.14

Author's Note

celebrating my birthday with music and a poem for a wonderful friend...



thanks for reading..
captcha: iliahi

Reviews

[Frieda P]

First off, oh my I missed my birthday so sorry my dear friend,
Happy Birthday to you! Second, I just lost my entire
review, and it was really good too. Basically what I said
is you've outdone yourself on your special day.
This is an extraordinary read, needless to say I adore the music.

'dark recesses, cobwebcluttered' made me want
to come give you a squishy huggle. I'm thinking of nuzzling
here for the duration of the night, you just might find stil me here
at dawn curt. Life is indeed melancholy, but your poetry makes
up for in leaps and bounds. MWAH! ♥

100 sloppy wet birthday kisses ;-)

[redzone]

Frieda 100 sloppy, wet kisses and I am breathless, wordless and smiling.. er.. can I have another birthday, like today, now??? er.. ;0) ok, calming down and behaving (yeah like thats gonna happen) er.. I mean, that was the best review/birthday gift ever... it really was Frieda, thanks..

[Frieda P]

Awh I feel terrible I miss'd your birthday luv...you're so very welcome, I meant every word of it and more. ;-) ..............xo

[Tate Morgan]

Life has that way of intertwining our lives with the music that it brings about. Emotion and music lrics and rhyme all reside in the same place in our brain.

[redzone]

Very true Tate, thanks for reading and review, most appreciated. And too when this comes together in a way that becomes art and offers something positive to the world.

[Tate Morgan]

Im all for that and i too believe music is a way to the heart

[A. Amos]

Happy belated birthday, may you have many more and wish you health, wealth and prosperity.

[A. Amos]

am listening to music-
piano and cello interludes.
I see vast galaxies,
nebulae,
and shooting stars,
knowing this music
will last a lifetime.

This took me back in my own memories, amazing work and your heart is felt in every verse. That's what I like when honesty is involve in write, it directly connect with reader soul...The whole read was a magical experience, yet above end lines you nail it my friend. Love the way you set Cello and Piano piece for a Thousand years was a perfect match with your magnum-opus...

[redzone]

Thanks for such a great review of this poem it was written for a special friend, so your review means a lot. And thanks for the BD wishes. At one time I wanted to live forever, but have become more realistic as I get old... lol

[A. Amos]

If your spirit is young you are never old, its just moments of life and times...you're most welcome my dear friend

[Pryde Foltz]

Life is complicated,
complex in its existence
and it is this contradiction
between desire’s want
and equality’s need;
between what’s flesh
and what’s fantasy;
between art, aesthetics
and reality,

An truly, amazing piece. Great thought and story telling and you meld everything, perfectly.

[redzone]

Thanks Pryde, glad you found this poem enjoyable. It took me a few tries to get the verse you quoted the way I liked and wanted to say..

[MsJewel]

Curt, this is lovely! The imagery is breathtaking...It is difficult to choose my favorite lines, because the entire poem is amazing, but the last verse touched my heart. You have outdone yourself with this stunning, stunning poem.

Happy Belated Birthday my sweet friend.
Hugs, Julie
100/100 birthday wishes for you

[Lydia Shutter]

The “music” of your poetry will last a lifetime, dear Curt. The beauty of the imagery and the richness of the emotion washed over me like a crescendo with velvet intensity. “allowing for a kiss of life in the midst of chaos and death.” Curt, this is what your words are.....a kiss of life, a warm hug, and wise life lesson. I hope your birthday was a happy one and that you have many more so you can write more of these “nice” poems. Bravo! Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

music like a woman...we can listen to her, enjoy her, borrow her affections, but we cannot own her.

that is not what she needs...she needs freedom of expression...

we give the gift of our poetry to others, but again, we cannot own it...it is a gift to us and once we allow others to read us...it is our gift to them...and the readers will do with the gift what they will.

really well woven piece of poetry.

[redzone]

Exactly Jacob, whether love or friendship, it can only be given openly, no strings, and if it is mutual, it is real and really wonderful.. thanks for reading and insightful review Jacob

[K.N. Lorenzen]

"Music living with us in the gutter,
while enticing us to look at the stars"

What a beautiful thought, in a splendid homage to the gift of music :)
Well done!