Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was absolutely picture perfect. I have over my years seen and listened to many such musicians; but you penned a beautiful description of such men and women. Thank you, great job.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

Thank you! I do envy musicians the wonderful talent they're given. It's a pleasure to sit and listen to. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, my friend. Big hugs. Sandra xx

reply by aryr on 17-Aug-2016

Aww you are so welcome

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

Sandra, this is a lovely poem for the Picture Challenge. It flows with ease and paints a picture of soulful music from a spiritual musician connected to the heavens with his gift of music. Very cleverly composed and a most enjoyable read. ~DD

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

Thank you so much, my friend, for another of your really lovely reviews. It's so nice to know you enjoyed my poem. Big hugs! :) Sandra xx

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Added bonus of 'born/sworn' internal rhyme in this well-rhymed poem, Sandra.

I've read at least a dozen who accepted this picture challenge, and I don't recall a better one than yours.

Impeccable meter throughout, and a very sweet theme.

Cheers, Ray xx

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

~Wow, Ray, thank you so very much, my friend!! You have quite made my day, and it's only just started. Sending you a humongous hug! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from MelB

Excellent

Very nice aabb rhyme and flow. You told a very nice story as well about this man. I think great musicians just do have music in their souls.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

Thank you, Melissa. It must be a joy to be able to play in instrument, I wish I could. :) Sandra xx

reply by MelB on 17-Aug-2016

I used to play the trumpet, but it has been years!

Comment from alleewin

Excellent

What a nice poem. It rhymed, the words flowed making it easy to read, and I loved the rhythm. But most of all I loved what it said. He was playing his melody to please the Lord.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

Thank you, Alleewin, for your lovely review. I am delighted you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xx

Comment from jlsavell

Excellent

Sandra, oh my. How wonderful is this creation! The ending was the perfect closure. Beautifully stated. It reminds me of the poem...The Master's Touch. I stand in awe. Brilliant. Captivating, Incredible.... jimi

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

Bless your heart, Jimi, you say the nicest things! Thank you so much. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

Fine poem, reminds me of my father. Even though he suffered with Alzheimer's at the end, somehow he still was able to play his guitar.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

That's both sad and lovely, Thomas. He still had his music, I do believe it's a gift and God wouldn't give it just to take it away again. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so very much, my friend for reading my poem, I hope the memory wasn't too painful. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Love what you came up with to match the photo. This does describe what we'd like to think, that he has a gift. I found a couple of things...

Some say that he was born with music deep within his soul <-- WITHIN sounds too much like WITH in this line. Suggest you change it to INSIDE: Some say that he was born with music deep inside his soul


So if you listen carefully, to whispers in the breeze <-- Remove comma.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

Thank you so much, my friend. I have made the corrections, using 'inside' is so much better. Huge hug! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from RoostyNester

Excellent

I loved your poem about the Fiddle Player. He sounds like the perfect music for a hoe down. Very nice poem in word and rhyme.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

Thank you, my friend. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Annette Gulliver

Excellent

Hi Sandra. This is a very well written poem. Easy to read with great rhyming. You describe the old musician perfectly. Its amazing how different people interpret this picture challenge, as each one sees it through their own eyes.
:)Annette

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2016

I have read most of the others, and have a few more to read. The nice thing about these challenges is reading so many takes on one picture. We all 'see' such different things. Thank you for reading mine, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xxx