Lark Ascending

Lark Ascending

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(In praise of Vaughan Williams, Welsh Composer)

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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

© 2020 Chris Shaw


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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.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

A favorite piece of classical violin will, by the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. It truly is hypno.. read more



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Wow. Colorful imagery and a slow hypnotic tempo. Blue skies free as a bird. A strong close. The steady hand.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thanks duff. Yes the tempo is relaxing. Sets me soaring up in those thermals. Appreciate you stoppin.. read more
Chirs, the whole poem led you down a road to rebirth, to refresh one's mind!

close your weary eyes
transcend closer to the sleeping stars
soaring in newfound freedom! Loved that stanza!

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Many thanks Kathy for your visit. Pleased you stopped by to share your thoughts. Have a good Tuesday.. read more
KATHY SUE SILLS

2 Years Ago

My pleasure, Chris! Sorry it's took me a while to reply! Been a busy few days!
Your descriptive imagery makes me hear the beautiful music nature can leave behind. The poetic peace is uplifting and serene.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you Karen for your thoughtful review. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris
KAREN

2 Years Ago

You're welcome!
This one's a beauty.
It does deserve to be featured.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Melinda. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris
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

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Music can take you to new heights, just as love can. Thank you PB for your encouragement. Hope all i.. read more
Poetic Beauty

3 Years Ago

All is as good as it can be at the moment
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



Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Dear Pat, if you don't know this piece of music, you are in for a real treat. Just sit back and rela.. read more
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.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Em for all your encouragement. Music and nature a wonderful blend to lift the soul on a do.. read more
emmajoy

3 Years Ago

Flitting a smile or few for your pleasure..
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.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

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

3 Years Ago

Yes I loved it!
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!!


Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

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

Chris
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 :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

This piece of music never fails to calm me. Thank you for checking this poem out, a tribute to inspi.. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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