Lark Ascending

(In praise of Vaughan Williams, Welsh Composer)

a violin plays Vaughan Williams

it's four steel core strings

strung to Welsh perfection

vibrations of high pitched

notes float in spiral movement

as the reed bow sweeps low

then moves slowly upwards

imitating a lark, the messenger

of a brand new morning

rising above roof tops, above spires

higher on spanned feathered wings

avian beauty scaling the heights

ascending in circular flight

in blue sky above verdant green

fields of English countryside

close your weary eyes

transcend closer to the sleeping stars

soaring in new found freedom

far above the problematic earth

far from the troubles of the day

rebirth, there fly i

Reviews

[willweb]

I am not familiar with this musician but I am familiar with the person or persons who possess the talents that make us want to write about them. Your poem is a beautiful tribute to someone I am sure was an amazing violinist and every time I read something like this or hear a musician I wonder...how many are as talented but no one has ever heard of them. Loved your poem Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

A favorite piece of classical violin will, by the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. It truly is hypnotic and has me ascending with the lark. Good for the soul music. I am touched by your lovely review. Many thank yous.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

The rise of a new day above the world where all the chaos is left on the ground.

This is a wonderful poem in description and imagery

[Chris Shaw]

Music can take you to new heights, just as love can. Thank you PB for your encouragement. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

All is as good as it can be at the moment

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... your poem is very uplifting as though
we had wings and could sing as a Lark with Violins and Welsh steel Guitars.
Nature and Music blend when we need to escape the atmosphere below.
Must listen to Vaughan Williams, a Welsh Composer. I appreciate your
ethereal poetry. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, if you don't know this piece of music, you are in for a real treat. Just sit back and relax, the composer and musicians will touch your soul. Nature and music are a wonderful blend. Vaughan Williams knew that. All good wishes winging across the pond. Thank you for stopping by to read this poem.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Can't find the words I'd like to leave you.. am in a state of absolute - wonder - admiration.
You've somehow harmonised that music with those descriptions and.. just don't know what more to say..

Vaughan Williams music for the poem, is.. out of this world. So is your poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em for all your encouragement. Music and nature a wonderful blend to lift the soul on a doldrum day. The composer knew that secret well. Sadly some never find it. Appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Flitting a smile or few for your pleasure..

[Betty Hermelee]

I love this duet, the violin strings and melody with the lark flying high then swooping low like the notes of the instrument; close your eyes and picture the lark and listen to the notes, a new found freedom awakens in your spirit….feelin as if one could FlightAware high along with this amazing duet….wonderful, creative work Chris, loved it!
Truly,B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty. It is an older poem out for an airing. So pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes I loved it!

[Fran Marie]

Reading this Chris has calmed
my soul ..such a lovely
serene feeling your words emit
within each verse laid out
with a heavenly poetic
expression.. Loved it!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[sonnie ibadah]

This piece has such beautiful imagery. So calming.
"soaring in new found freedom...

far above the problematic earth
far from the troubles of the day
rebirth, there fly i..."

There's something about these lines that is so inspiring to me. Thank you :)

[Chris Shaw]

This piece of music never fails to calm me. Thank you for checking this poem out, a tribute to inspirational composing. Whether writers or music composers, inspirational is something to aim for. Thanking you for stopping by and leaving me such a lovely review sonnie.

Chris

[Delmar Cooper]

I have always been interested in the trivia that abounds in a body of knowledge; scientific trivia, theological trivia and the tidbits of marginal information that cling to the English language like remoras to the belly of a shark. Your poem brought the collective noun for lark to mind: an exaltation. Like the mutuality of the shark / remora relationship the poet has created a relationship of words through images that link in exaltation music, the flight of birds, the soaring of the human spirit. This is not a trivial effort- it is more a triumph of style.

[Chris Shaw]

Delmar, I thank you for your visit and your encouraging review. Best wishes.

Chris

[VelvetPotato]

I love the juxtaposition of the playing of the violin and the bird scaling and soaring the skies. Seems like a comparison with such obvious chemistry, however I've never seen it done before that I can recall. Once again an elegant and positive piece that makes me smile. Music really takes you to another world and frees you of your burdens, if only temporarily.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Velvet. Music is also good for the soul. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the encouragement.

Chris

[Savanna Robbins]

I absolutely love this poem! Music and poetry are so similar and I love how you combined their elements

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry it has taken so long for me to acknowledge your lovely review Savvanna. Not sure how I missed it.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

I’m comparing the high and low pitches of the violin to the lark, the high and low flight of this lovely bird who sings like a violin.the flight of the Lark takes us to a different place far from the “ The troubles of the day”.....nicely written, end on a high note!
Best, Betty

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty for your visit and thoughtful review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re quite welcome😊