MUSIC HAPPENS
Adrift of audience, his aged frame supported askew his old grand, his friend,
he recalled the fading moments from recent past as a soliloquy.
The first lilting note.
The first flick of ink.
Alive in his careworn hand he grasped his life’s work as an exclamation, a baton,
and relived the receding moments from ulterior past as a symphony.
The journey of composition.
The harmony of discovery.
Aware within at last he reflected a lopsided smile at the ghost of a great composer
whilst embracing the richest moments from now as a requiem.
The final curtain.
The last haunting flute.
At peace, his mind upon the warm piano top, darkness claimed him sight and soul,
as his life’s work fell from finger tips to the world as a lullaby.
Music Happens
A poem inspired by this image and approved by the hugely talented Paul Louis Villani
Cathie Tranent
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9 months ago
Wow.
Kristy Lee, 9 months ago
I knew the image this was inspired by right away..how could I forget it.
Brett..these words are absolutely divine. I can feel the music flowing through me after reading this ..it’s absolute bliss. I just love your writing. You are such a poetic storyteller. I believe this, along with the image, is my favourite piece on RB. Without a doubt.
Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago
Thanks Brett, this is a stunning body of work! :D
Rhana Griffin, 9 months ago
Wow… just freaking WOW!
This is an incredibly beautiful piece of written work. My heart is pounding with the emotion it has stirred within me. A perfect companion to Pauls image, making it all the more significant and potent. What an inspired story teller you are.
Bravo
LisaG, 9 months ago
Perfection…............I was deeply moved when I first saw Paul’s image, this piece of brilliance is so fitting..
Stunning Baf…..
PhotogeniquE IPA, 9 months ago
It brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful doesn’t quite express it!
gothgirl, 9 months ago
Excellent so moving, the words are so amazing
spike, 9 months ago
It’s such a heart warming sentimental piece of how music can inspire and touch the soul.
Truly brilliant.
Susan Zohn, 9 months ago
Wonderul work here and goes so well with Paul’ s photo. Great collaberation.
Suzanne German, 9 months ago
Wow Brett – this could be about Mozart! – I love it!
I particularly like these lines:-
darkness claimed him sight and soul,
as his life’s work fell from finger tips to the world as a lullaby. – what a beautiful way for a composer to spend their last moments!
cdwork, 9 months ago
A great read
chanel, 9 months ago
An absolutely beautiful piece of poetry! Goes with Pauls image perfectly.
Elaine van Dyk, 8 months ago
This is so beautiful that I am sitting here with tears in my eyes! I was led to this by Paul’s lovely photo that holds many, many untold stories in a world of different minds. You have written your words and thoughts with great sensitivity from beginning to end.
amarica, about 1 month ago
Powerful verse, fantastic work