In Upper Falls, sings the lower octave, under the violin.
Children start lessons tightly furled
The arm loosens, the bow swings, and the petals begin to unfurl.
The sun shines and the music brings the bees close.
Young heads droop, looking down at fingers on strings.
The light comes on, the cello sings like the angels,
Stroked awake by the firm touch of the rosined horsehair.
Lovely chords, soft harmonies, burst from hidden blooms.
In the morning, practice calls forth the full bloom
And birds sing and take wing.
If I could spend all my time in the wind, sighing in the air
Where the cello sounds divine, I would never be sad again.
Copyright 2013 Brenda Davis Harsham
Dedicated to Debbie Thompson, cello teacher extraordinaire, for all she adds to our lives.
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Woo-hoo, I just visited you, and love your beautiful poetry! So happy to meet you!
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Hi! I nominated you for the Awesome Blossom and Because You’re Fantabulous Awards. Please get the badges at http://wp.me/s32YrK-tribute and get more info. Have a great day.
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Woo-hoo! I was just working on an award posting, so there are going up pronto. Thanks, Belsbror, I’ve really enjoyed our recent conversations. Have a great weekend!
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Same here. You always bring sunshine. 🙂
A wonderful weekend to you too. 🙂
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We are redoing my closet. Back-breaking to move all that. Whew! It’ll be great when it’s done, though. 🙂
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Keep everything safe though. Have a great day. 🙂
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You know it! Doing my back exercises. 🙂 Going to be great when it’s done!
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Just a reminder. 🙂
I know you can do it. 🙂
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You the man! (Is that getting old?) 🙂
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We will get there sooner or later. (laughs) Exercise will be just lifting forks, 🙂
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🙂 Closet painted, taking the kids to a local ice cream place for dinner. They painted like troopers. 🙂
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Cello, an instrument of Divine source!
(my favorite)
Beautiful photos that whispered such flowing energy for us/me to feel…
Thank you for being You Brenda…
take Care…
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maryrose
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Thank you for another beautiful comment! You are a true friend. Have a great weekend! Brenda
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I so love the cello – there is something in the tone that my ears interpret as calming and beautiful. A lovely post.
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I love the cello, too, thanks. I feel blessed by all the beautiful music I hear.
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This is more than clever. I enjoy its poetic rhythm and picture.
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I’m so happy! Rhythm is often the hardest part of writing poetry, and so key. 🙂
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Oh, such a wonderful way to weave the magic of playing stringed instruments and the unfurling of petals and flowers, too! I like the way you did this and such a special tribute to your children’s teacher, too! I liked her garden. As always, a peaceful and positive experience visiting with you, Brenda!
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Thanks for such a wonderful comment, up to your always high standard!!
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Beautiful!
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Thanks!!
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Your photos & poetry are beautiful. 🙂
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Thanks! I’m so happy you came for a visit. Usually I write stories, but this summer, while my kids are home, the poetry seems to be flowing. 🙂 May you have a magical day! Brenda
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😀 Hope you have a magical day, too! I’m going to start following you, as I need more whimsy in my life.
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Don’t we all? I feel saturated and inundated with images of violence and sex. I want a respite, a balm and a tonic for all that adrenaline-poisoned pleasure. Just a magical place, where people really see each other and talk.
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Wow!!!! So beautiful Brenda!! Such a way with words!
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Thanks! Your comments are always appreciated. 🙂
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absolutely beautiful brenda~
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Thank you! I thought it was about time I wrote about kids and music, since I spend so much of my time involved with both. We visited my middle’s son’s teacher today so the boys could practice for my upcoming third ever video. (Small woo-hoo) I hope to record them on Thursday, and have the video out on Friday, but that might be optimistic. And my son’s teacher was simply fabulous. 🙂
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You have a very supportive group of followers! Nice!
Elephant
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Yes, they are wonderful to me. It’s so soul-lifting to receive such immediate positive feedback. Thanks to all my commenters and followers!!
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They say the cello’s sound is the closest to human voice. Great news here!
Cheers, and courage…
Thanks.
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When my son plays with his teacher, I do feel like my soul is expanding. 🙂 Thanks for your comment.
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Nice One….
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Thanks!
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I really liked this and loved this line : If I could spend all my time in the wind, sighing in the air
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Thanks! One of my poetry students told me I’m a romantic. But that’s not a bad thing to be. 🙂
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Definitely not! 🙂
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🙂
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Yes I can hear it too!! Lovely you talent you!
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Oh, thanks. You are so encouraging always, and I appreciate it! Brenda
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Love love this one, Brenda. I can hear the music here. 🙂
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Thanks! My son has such a terrific teacher, and all those pictures were taken today in her garden. It’s a happy place. We feel very lucky. Thanks for commenting, you are terrific, Imelda! Warmly, Brenda
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