The perfect fifth

love is music is love...

Do you recall 

the day we

  took it to the bridge;

perfected our harmonies all

dissonance ~ banished 

you straddled me - 

capo style

the air danced to 

arpeggios and crescendos  

before we shared the inevitable 

coda

What was 

will always remain

amidst the reverberations 

endless reflections 

of our 

sweet duet

Reviews

[Nigel Newman]

I'm musing about capo style straddling ... garters by the ankle, below the knee, above the knee, or even higher. Hard to play when it gets too high - fingers trip over themselves, just like ... (I have a song I play on capo 7; nightmare). Tony, I enjoy these analogies. Nice job! Nigel

[Tony Jordan]

I play a song by Travis on 7th - I think it's called Driftwood. Believe me with the high-action of my guitar ANY songs which require capos are a welcome relief for those callouses lol.
I like those capo straddling thoughts lol - reverse cowboy was in mind ...ooops...lol
Thanks Nigel

[barleygirl]

You probably know Jacob from this website who writes with a similar extended metaphor style (he's got some killer metaphors, so this is a high compliment). I love the use of musical terms here & also your byline of "love is music is love" . . . the capo observation is truly the best & most imaginative of all your musical wordplay.

[Inda]

This is fantastic! I love the tone and the way it drifts slowly into the last line.

[Nipplegrinder]

As a fellow guitar player, I truly appreciate this piece, Tony.
Cheers,
-K

[John Alexander McFadyen]

One thing I regret is having never learned to play a musical instrument. I admire those who do and who can be creative. Here you mix both skills (in a way) and turn that memory of something shared and unique into a really melodic piece of poetry Tony.

[Tony Jordan]

I've moved onto the not so melodic but deeply satisfying didgeridoo John. Not popular with the neighbours so I go to the local park at dawn when I wish to play.
John your review is music mate - music to my ears.
I appreciate you very much my friend.
:))

[Robert Wallace]

I like this and can relate to this as a musician also. I have read several of your writings. I think we might see in a similar way..let's discuss this perhaps..time to friend.

[Lori Brown Boniciolli]

A beautiful love story, Tony, with great metaphors(?)/analogies. I do not really know the language of poetry...I like the stregth in the simplicity.

Sincerely

Lori

[Mary]

This poem is amazing! Wow! perfect in rhythm, metaphor, emotion, a magnificent lover's symphony!

[andrew mitchell]

Yes the music we hear is different to each of us but how beautiful the dance. Lovely poem Tony expressed in true poetic form.

[Tony Jordan]

The dance is the most beautiful part - thank you Andrew mate. I appreciate your thoughts.
:)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

This is such a sweet poem. I had to google nearly all the musical words lol..
Especially liked the last stanza, Tony! Pretty cool actually.
And I've been reading and deciphering the meaning of this particular poem from yesterday 😛 How dumb I am 😂
I loved reading it 😊

[Tony Jordan]

I thought that unless you play an instrument or read music this one might be a little abstract and I'm really chuffed that you took the time to research the terms Yumna - that means a lot.
Your review has me beaming - thank you very much
:)))

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yeah that's probably why it took longer. I don't play any instrument except for in dreams lol 😛
I like researching things, Tony, especially if it adds on to my limited knowledge.
You're always welcome, TJ! It was a pleasure 😊

[Tony Jordan]

I'm the same. David Lewis Paget is always saying that I 'really get involved' - i.e. googling terms he uses in his pieces. I enjoy learning and I enjoy coming across new words.
Everyone's knowledge is limited - it's all relative. :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

That's why we're so 'relative' 😉

[Tony Jordan]

Har har - you got the looks and I got the funny bone of the family lol

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Geez that hurt.. I thought I was the funny one 😂😂😂

[Tony Jordan]

Well how do you think I feel - I was the cute one until you showed up...
;p

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hahaha no no you're still the cute one here 😂 just lemme be the funny one 😛😛😂

[Tony Jordan]

*blushing* - Im still.....the cute..one....shucks...
Okay...

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hahahaha I find it hard to imagine you blushing 😂😂😂

[Tony Jordan]

You're right - it was just gas...

[Tony Jordan]

Wait a second...are you implying that me - the Prince of the WC might be conceited - unable to feel embarrassment - me - moi - WC alumni..me...?
lol

[Tony Jordan]

that was entirely tongue in cheek by the way - hahah

[Dr. YumnaKay]

No, m'lord..wouldn't dream of it 😛😂

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Well, I learned that from you 😉😂

[Tony Jordan]

Wow - your sarcasm glands are in overdrive.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Just thank the stars it's only the sarcasm glands in overdrive 😂😂😂😛😉

[Tony Jordan]

whoa - whoa there ...
T.M.I.
haha

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Haha sorry this was way too much lol 😂😂