Here
is the place where starlings gather thick as macchiato,
singing expressivo in the morning, bedlam fortissimo at sunset.
Here
is where the old gather silent, still as a reverie,
rallentando until dawn, then second-souled,
blue-eyed, demanding life again, vivace.
Here
discard heavy indigo, the ultramarine of too many days,
dissolve into a new chromatic scale, alive with starlings,
expressing without thinking, dolce,
glissando,
Here.
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Here is where I want to stay, wrapped in this poem remembering all the songs that once played upon those keys. This is absolutely gorgeous my friend! I especially love the line, "where the old gather silent, still as a reverie." Sigh........<3
ReplyDeleteSigh. I was drawn into your poem like a held breath....I too was moved by your line about the old which, needless to say, resonates. AB-SO-TIVE-LY gorgeous writing!
ReplyDeleteA poem to be savoured, set aside, and savoured again and again! Perfection!
ReplyDeleteI loved the phrase, "where starlings gather thick as macchiato." Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAh, the beautiful Italian language of music; well done! The symbolism of the starlings is stark and an excellent contrast. Really enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteClever use of the music terms, Shay, from one who obviously has a glittering musical background. Thanks for sharing Ma'am!
ReplyDeleteHank
Wow... The timelessness here is comforting, assuring that you've been where you would want to be. In a poem, a song that makes your heart sing!
ReplyDelete"Here" is a place of refuge and reverie, a spot where the music of the spheres plays free on the cosmic jukebox and the musicians of memory and dream play to their winged audience free of the constraints of flesh or time. The bird/thought metaphors are as always unique and memorable, and the language of composition and performance seems a perfect enhancement. Who wouldn't want to join them? Just stunning, Shay. One to remember.
ReplyDeleteHere, is the place where starlings gather. A place of creative energy to evolve into lyrical song. Wonderfully crafted melody.
ReplyDeleteAh this is truly bellissima
ReplyDeleteAnd the video took my breath away
Happy Sunday
Much💜love
Beautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteLi@tao-talk
Well, as usual, damn. Dense and rich as starling macchiato, as a cello concerto in D-minor. Yo-yo Ma bird coffee music.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem ~~ masterful use of musical terminology! Brava....
ReplyDeleteHere...the place that hold music, lets it escape where a soul is waiting to hear it. Such beautiful writing Shay
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Shay.
ReplyDelete"where starlings gather thick as macchiato."