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Cello Child |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada 
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Dedicated to all teachers, and especially Kaile. Cello Child The cello child sounds the heart strings that timbre in warm dark notes, A counterpoint to one shining day written upon white parchment precise and poignant. The melody Is bluer than forgotten forget-me-nots Yet sweeter than pearls of mothers’ memories Strung one by one, year by year, To grace the neck of winter. Veiled in translucence by the curtain of time, They await their cue to embrace the night; To shed and share the light. Of quavers scribbled upon a staff of some simple theme, as from a dream, they draw what might by some be called innocence. It is the performance of a solitary child. No, not loneliness But a loneness; the music of self-discovery, the lost muse itself in recovery Can it find in the child, the way home Reading the melody In notes that map the path to symmetry Of soul and self, those solitary notes from the prelude To acquiescence? Has the child felt the stir of passion Born by the song that is infinite And ageless? And taking to the call Echo all in clear-eyed vision, In a harmony of joy and knowledge, Protected from teachers who would mute For the sake of convenience. Who are we to dampen the notes Of a symphony, in its infancy. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is a lovely, well crafted poem and a wonderful dedication to teachers. Lucky Kaile. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Kin (being an ex-teacher). This is beautiful, like Heng's teacher-soul. I hope that I have set free (and/or planted) notes of music - and poetry - and passion - and joy - and knowledge - and joy IN knowledge - and harmony - and light - in as many of my pupils' souls as I could. I read your multi-facetted poem three times, and each time I found nuances I had missed the previous time. I think this is my favourite of all or your poems I have read so far, but I say that with trepidation, because, although you haven't posted terribly many yet, they are all so good, and whenever I say this to a poet, I'm damned if he/she doesn't go and post one I like even more right after I have said it! - Owl |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
I just came in out of a terrible storm to find these wonderful comments waiting. Thank you Ida and Kin. I am quite sure that you did reach those charges Di! It is one of those curious things that is both a responsibility and the the ultimate joy of a teacher. thank you so much... the both of you! Lynda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
That is a very thoughtful post my dear Lynda and I think Owl was spot on in her remarks. Very well wtitten. Love Lindsay. |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Hugs to both of you, James and Lindsay. Somewhere, someday I hope it helps a student and a teacher to discover what really matters. I can dream can't I! with humble thanks... Lynda |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You know, I think I hear her music. Beautiful poem - the images linger and I really hope that she finds the love of the cello remains a lifetime. Beautiful. A |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you Alison, That would be my hope too. Sometimes just one person can have a profound impact on another life. Knowing when to listen, knowing when to stir curiosity, knowing that creativity needs to be nourished -- these I want to improve in my own life. -- this I want to share. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kin, your responses are, as always, interesting, inspiring and heart-warming. Thank you for what you said about me. You are right, about the responsibility and the joy. - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Absolutely wonderful write, dear Lynda, you have true talent. You are a precious recent acquisition here on Pip! Love, Margherita |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you for the kind words Margherita. I am enjoying both the energy and the passion of the poets who contribute here! We feed each other don't we! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you Vandana! This global village of ours is truly amazing. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I look forward to reading your works. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
as Di said, what a layered poem! the subtle yet significant difference between loneless and loneliness. the affirmation of an educator to nurture the symphony residing within the child. well, i hope some of my kids feel the stir of passion sometimes. ~wry grin~ |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
You are one of the teachers who care, Kaile. You do make a difference! I can clearly see the faces of my teachers who sparked my curiosity. They are the ones who remain steadfast in my memory. Lynda |
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