Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

The old boy loos as if he knows his stuff. Hope you do well. I truly enjoyed. No doubt the old saying the older the fiddler, the sweeter the music. LOL. Tell Jax I said hey. My computer has been down.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Thank you, Ben. I've not heard that saying, but, yes, it is very true!! I wondered where you were, I will pass on my message. Hope you are well, dear friend. Lots of love, Sandy. xx

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

Growing up in the Ozarks, I was privileged to observe many of these naturally gifted musicians. Talent in overalls to be sure. Lovely rhyme hives tribute

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Thank you for reading my take on the picture, my friend, I'm so pleased you liked it. There are some pretty amazing musicians in the world and I love to listen to them too. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice poem for this picture.
-Great rhyme, meter, imagery, and story.
-In stanza one I like the quote about the angels.
-I like this line in stanza two:
"an aura of divinity, you'll feel it from afar."
-Excellent conclusion.
-Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Thank you, Pam, for reading my poem, and your lovely review. I do enjoy these challenges, and reading what other have found in the picture. I'm over the moon that you liked my take! Thanks again, my dear friend. :) xxxx Sandra

reply by Pam (respa) on 18-Aug-2016

You are very welcome; enjoy the moon, but make sure you don't stay too long! 🌝🌝🌝

Comment from write hand blue

Excellent

A musical talent is a great gift to have. To be able to entertain, enchant, even. These people are so lucky and you describe the old boy to a tee.

Well written and presented. Using flair and originality, a great poem. Wish I had a six to give you.

~Mel~

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Your review is so nice, it's truly a six star one, thank you so very much! :) Sandra xx

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Sandra, I have read quit a few of these...I love the stories with the pictures sweet girl...and I love this one...I always wanted to play the piano...but the folks couldn't afford it...sigh...so very well written you...and I love this picture...love ya you..Linda xxoo love to Ian...

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

There are all so good, aren't they, Linda, I think I've read them all, but have to check. I find it amazing how many different interpretations one picture can inspire by so many writers. I do enjoy this challenge. My parents couldn't afford piano lessons either, but my school friend had them and didn't even want to learn. Funny how we differ, isn't it? Thank you, dear friend, for your lovely review. Love to you and a big hug! And one from Ian. :) Sandra xx

reply by l.raven on 18-Aug-2016

HI Girl, it so true....those who don't won't them get them...and those that do can't afford them...sigh...I read a lot of the ones in this challenge to...they were awesome...you are so very welcome sweet girl...bigger hugs to you both...love ya Linda xxoo

Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

By far the best entry I've read so far. This poem compliments the picture beautifully.
And your rhyme is truly delightful. This is real poetry.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

What a lovely review, thank you so very much, Bob! I really appreciate your words. Bless you. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from abbasjoy

Excellent

I truly love a violin. It does something to my spirit, and makes my heart sing. It has a haunting tone to it.
One of my granddaughters plays the violin and the other the cello. Together they sound absolutely beautiful, but my vote goes for the violin, because it has a higher pitch it just gets me in a beautiful place.
Well done, this poem captures every bit of the beauty of this delightful instrument.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

A violin played well is the nicest music you can listen to. I love to hear it played live in a theatre. Magical. Thank you so much for your lovely review, my friend. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xx

Comment from cterp

Excellent

Nice job, Sandra. You picked up on all of the elements of the photo and brought them to life in a vivid poetic format. You turned this old farmer into a divine figure, quite an accomplishment.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Thank you so much, Chris, for your lovely review of my poem. I do love these challenges, and reading everyone else's. I'm really glad you liked mine. Thank you. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

How sweet it is when someone plays like this old fellow seems to - with such obvious pleasure for the music he's making...that, to me, is what I feel when I read your poetry, Sandra. Your joy comes through; the pure enjoyment of creating something beautiful.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Aww, that is so nice of you, Dawn, thank you so very much! I do have fun with these challenges, I enjoy looking into the picture and finding out what else is there. And, I love to read the other takes on the picture by the other members of the group. I am so pleased, my dear friend, that you liked my take. Bless you! :) Sandra xxxx

reply by Dawn Munro on 18-Aug-2016

My pleasure. :)

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

Sorry it took me two days to get around to reviewing (I've been
under the weather)

This is gorgeous Sandra! It feels like you've captured the soul
of this pic perfectly.

I have seen players like him and been moved by the way he seems
to exude the very essence of music from every pore and deliberate
movement.

I loved your final stanza - especially
listen carefully to whispers in the breeze,
you might just hear the sound of music
rustling through the leaves.

:-)

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

I am sorry to hear that, my friend, I hope you are fully recovered now? It was so nice of you to come and read my poem, and what a lovely review you've given it. Thank you so very much. I truly hope you are feeling better now. Big hugs. Sandra xxx