The Gypsy Violin

The Gypsy Violin by Charles Winslow
The Gypsy Violin by Charles Winslow

The Gypsy Violin

The Gypsy Violin

The compelling violin lures
With an irresistible yearn
Dance, dance, please dance for me
I can no longer adjourn!

Ethereal notes float from its strings
Caressing like a lover’s hand
Sensual music, Angel’s touch
Leading the way to wonderland

Embracing with utter delight
Craving, beckoning me
Tempting my lonely heart
Dance, dance on my melody!

Faster, faster the music escapes
Without compassion to body or soul
Seducer of lonely hearts
Until dancing is my only goal

Faces gyrate while I dance on passion
Flashes of fire in the corner of my eyes
The violin plays like never before
Until I become one and loneliness dies

With a final cry and a final touch
The violin stops, the music ends
Leaving behind an emptiness
We’ll meet again, my violin friend

Writing by: Amberlee Spurling

The Gypsy Violin belongs to the following groups:

Altered by Design, EF Welcome Center, Graphic Editing 101, HDR Photography, Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales and PixElations - The Art of Photoshop
  • Headcrime

    Headcrime, 2 months ago

    Perfect again! Great work!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens, 2 months ago

    Another beautiful composition Charles, and such a well chosen colour pallet!

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise, 2 months ago

    Ooh Charles, nothing more to say..I’m speechless..(written with tears in eyes) ..Phenomenal piece…xx

  • Nicole Ryan

    Nicole Ryan, 2 months ago

    exquisite .. it sings beautifully.

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Headcrime’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the comment!! Danke!!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Peter Zentjens’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you very much Peter!

  • vonne

    vonne, 2 months ago

    You have made a masterpiece Charles…Again! You never cease to amaze me Dear man!

  • Mike Paget

    Mike Paget, 2 months ago

    Lovely piece

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to tonilouise’s comment, 2 months ago

    Toni, thank you sooooooo much!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Nicole Ryan’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you for the comment Ryan!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to vonne’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Vonne (in a deep southern accent)!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Mike Paget’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the comment Mike!

  • tomg

    tomg, 2 months ago

    Amazing, beautiful work …

  • vonne

    vonne, 2 months ago

    Then it would be Thank ya lol Im going back to bed and dream of playing beautiful music = )
    I Truely Adore this Charles. Ya’all take care now ; )

  • David Harris

    David Harris, 2 months ago

    Another stunning art work Charles!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 2 months ago

    Wonderful image Charles and I love your new avatar too! :D

  • Henk Stolk

    Henk Stolk, 2 months ago

    great blend

  • edlogsdon

    edlogsdon, 2 months ago

    outstanding image charles. i really like the sheet music as part of the bg. well done my friend..

  • Sande Elkins

    Sande Elkins, 2 months ago

    It isn’t just your amazing skill at melding layers and images or incredibly balanced and interesting compositions but a wonderful, glowing light that just fills all of your work. It is so incredible and always beautiful. I love your distinctive and wonderful style and this is an instant favorite!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to tomg’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the comment Tom!!

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill, 2 months ago

    Absolutely perfect compilation and wonderfully written poem, matches so well. Beautiful both!!!! The pic is so surreal and the child divine. Wonderful work charles. Congrats to both of you

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to vonne’s comment, 2 months ago

    Yo! Vonne! Holla at yor boy when you raise out da z-zone! Peace out, New York style! The best state in the hole US of A. LOL!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to David Harris’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you very much for the comment David!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Paul Louis Villani’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Paul, and speaking about avatars, yours rocks all to hell!! Where is the actual image!! I want to check it out!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Henk Stolk’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Henk!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to edlogsdon’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the comment Ed, your package is finished today.

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Sande Elkins’s comment, 2 months ago

    Not sure what to say… speachless. Thanks for your comment Sande!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks as always Hilary! I love your comments!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 2 months ago

    LOL!! It’s on my desktop for only my eyes!! :D

  • Maree Toogood

    Maree Toogood, 2 months ago

    Beautiful work

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Paul Louis Villani’s comment, 2 months ago

    Not cool Paul! Lets see it!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Maree Toogood’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you Maree!

  • Barssel

    Barssel, 2 months ago

    Stunning image…............extraordinary talaent, well done.

  • Jo Hoden

    Jo Hoden, 2 months ago

    Beautiful and the words.You really are quite fantastic Charles…:)

  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08, 2 months ago

    BOTH AMAZING AND VERY BEAUTIFUL

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy, 2 months ago

    Charles, this is exceptional, both in beauty and creativity!

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki, 2 months ago

    this is something special,your work is just outstanding

  • Theresa Rankin

    Theresa Rankin, 2 months ago

    Poignant image….great blend!!

  • Dennis Rubin IPA

    Dennis Rubin IPA, 2 months ago

    great work, CW!

  • Danielle Davenport

    Danielle Daven..., 2 months ago

    Great job Charles.. your images are always so thought provoking!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Barssel’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks much Barssel! I am sure you and I will be working together in the near future!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Jo Hoden’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Jo! {{HUGS}}

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to dairygirl08’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you very much diarygirl!!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Mugsy’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you very much for the comment Mugsy!

  • Melissa Kirkham

    Melissa Kirkham, 2 months ago

    This is a very stunning and powerful image instant fav

  • Ruby Del Angel

    Ruby Del Angel, 2 months ago

    this is wonderful…

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs, 2 months ago

    Fantastic composition as I am sure is the music being played by the subject.

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 2 months ago

    wow! your work is always so amazing – this is no exception!

  • Marny Barnes

    Marny Barnes, 2 months ago

    My first question? What is the score behind him?? What song is that child pouring out of his little heart? I love the combo of what looks like wet hair and the rain, so very well tied together, like tears, of joy for the music?

    Perfect baby, just perfect.

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan, 2 months ago

    This is just so stunning Charles
    xkc

  • Sue Wickham

    Sue Wickham, 2 months ago

    Nothing to add – just my admiration.

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Theresa Rankin’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you very much Theresa!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Hans Kawitzki’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the comment Hans!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Dennis Rubin IPA’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Dennis!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Danielle Davenport’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you very for the comment Danielle!

  • Cliff vestergaard

    Cliff vestergaard, 2 months ago

    Nice tone and mood and feel Charles MAGIC as always love your work.

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh, 2 months ago

    So beautiful

  • Jazzyjane

    Jazzyjane, 2 months ago

    transported by the melody…this is so beautiful

  • linskudd

    linskudd, 2 months ago

    Superb work again. Love the dolman, the birds, the music sheet, everything about it. Wonderful work.

  • Krisso

    Krisso, 2 months ago

    It just keeps getting better mate, it really does.

  • Albert1000

    Albert1000, 2 months ago

    Oh, very nice.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool, 2 months ago

    Beautiful work!

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern, 2 months ago

    Another perfect image!!! This is so very beautiful!!!

  • Lisa Hill

    Lisa Hill, 2 months ago

    absolutely brilliant artwork, gorgeous poetry, what a gift you have! x

  • Frank Lindsey

    Frank Lindsey, 2 months ago

    Very Artistic! Nice creation Charles.

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway, 2 months ago

    Sublime work Charles and beautiful poetry;)

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1, 2 months ago

    brillant!!!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau, 2 months ago

    Magical work!

  • HypNotiSes -  Manolya

    HypNotiSes - ..., 2 months ago

    So lovely

  • Aurora Pintore

    Aurora Pintore, 2 months ago

    I like this very much!!!!!!!!!!!

  • VanSnuG

    VanSnuG, 2 months ago

    Beautiful Image.

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker, 2 months ago

    I think it’s rubbish and i hate it….....ha ha now i’ve got your attention LOL i think it’s brilliant..as usual..(told you last time i was running out of compliments lol….

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Jacqueline Baker’s comment, 2 months ago

    Shame on you Jacqueline! You almost made me cry! LOL!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow, 2 months ago

    I would like to thank every single one of you for the comments you have made on this image. I wish I could have stayed on the computer and said thanks to all of you one by one, but I had to play daddy for a few hours with my kids. Thanks again everyone!!!

  • Julene Mendenhall

    Julene Mendenhall, 2 months ago

    Love this! AMAZING image and beautiful words :)

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the comment Julene!

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 2 months ago

    Awesome work

  • micmac

    micmac, 2 months ago

    Fantastic work,beautiful.

  • Jodie Johnson

    Jodie Johnson, 2 months ago

    so stunning, love your work

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA, 2 months ago

    Another masterpiece – the tones and images just go to make it a real winner.

  • DarlaReeves

    DarlaReeves, 2 months ago

    Gorgeous! Love it Charles!

  • gypsycaster

    gypsycaster, 2 months ago

    OH! Stunning piece! I like the way the colours and images flow together.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet..., 2 months ago

    outstanding as always

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer, 2 months ago

    such a big violin for such a dainty little girl – excellent work once again Charles

  • Liv Stockley

    Liv Stockley, 2 months ago

    Beautiful imagery :-)

  • LisaR

    LisaR, 2 months ago

    Simply amazing Charles! You have such talent!

  • jiashu xu

    jiashu xu, 2 months ago

    great shot.

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater, 2 months ago

    A beautiful image.

  • Stewart Wood

    Stewart Wood, 2 months ago

    WoW perfect work. everything about your work is always perfect.

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle, 2 months ago

    So well done and thought out..

  • Marinella  Owens

    Marinella Owens, 2 months ago

    very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer, 2 months ago

    If I drop my jaw one more time…I swear it’s gonna snap off! :)
    Time after time you still continue to amaze me charles…after I complete a couple of dream requests…I’m really gonna have to raise the bar just to keep up, lol…this is freakin’ fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

  • avalyn

    avalyn, 2 months ago

    Ah! Thanks for the vision and the words. Sublime.

  • Robxavier

    Robxavier, 2 months ago

    What part of the Masterpiece didn’t you understand

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja, 2 months ago

    a truly beautiful piece Charles!

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler, 2 months ago

    Beautiful. I love the textures and the light

  • Carmelh

    Carmelh, 2 months ago

    An absolutely stunning piece….love it to bits!!!!!

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli, 2 months ago

    fantastic work!!!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind, 2 months ago

    so perfect!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater, 2 months ago

    Really good work well done

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Alan Findlater’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the comment Alan!

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow, 2 months ago

    Thanks everyone who I have not thanked before, for all the support you all have for my work!

  • Andromedae

    Andromedae, 2 months ago

    I’ve always loved sound of violin, that can make you cry, and make you happy; and to extract a soul from just three strings is pretty amazing. If I could start my life again, I wished I was a virtuoso violinist. This picture feels like bringing my dreams to life in this little girl, who looks so poor but also so fortunate and rich.

  • Charles Winslow

    Charles Winslow in reply to Andromedae’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks very much for your comment Andromedae!

  • Mariska

    Mariska, 2 months ago

    So wonderful work here !!! Great portfolio , congratulations !!!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos, 2 months ago

    Bravo, one outstanding image :)

  • annacuypers

    annacuypers, 2 months ago

    Love the image ! A tribute to the Gitannes and there lovely music.

  • Jinx

    Jinx, 2 months ago

    Very beautiful.

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn, 2 months ago

    Beautiful…beautiful…I really LOVE this…you did an excellent job on creating it and the pairing of words is perfect…well done!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 2 months ago

    What a glorious piece of work!

  • Sandra Fisher

    Sandra Fisher, 2 months ago

    i love this one. Beautiful!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris, 2 months ago

    Beautifully done!

  • DarlaReeves

    DarlaReeves, 2 months ago

    Love this Charles!! Beautiful!

  • Marc Evans  IPA

    Marc Evans IPA, 2 months ago

    Fantastic combination charles, well done !

  • wayne  d

    wayne d, about 1 month ago

    A fabulous blending of images here Charles….....evocative and surreal artwork at it best.

  • Sue Ellen Thompson

    Sue Ellen Thom..., about 1 month ago

    Your work is truely amazing art.

  • Lesley  Hill

    Lesley Hill, about 1 month ago

    Wonderful talent, beautiful image! Stunning! ;-)

  • cloudsdreams

    cloudsdreams, about 1 month ago

    Fantastic in subject matter, reminds me of carravagio, and techniques of rennaissance. chirascuro, sffumato…stunning…light and free with words. true master. thanks for this beauty

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A..., 29 days ago

    Love it!!! Your work is always so wonderful!!!

  • Tania Rose

    Tania Rose, 28 days ago

    Fantastic work, Charles

  • Detective

    Detective, 25 days ago

    Beautiful work! Well done

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt, 25 days ago

    OMG!!!!!!!! this is pure magic, your work is amazing!!!!! P

  • Devalyn Marshall

    Devalyn Marshall, 22 days ago

    Wonderful image!!!!

  • caroline caux-evans

    caroline caux-..., 19 days ago

    striking!

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