Poem: «The Violin Lesson»

(Image: «Jazz-Art» by Francisco Bravo Cabrera. Property of FBC, Omnia Caelum Studios València)

The lesson starts with black notes one by one seeking attention,
the body soon reacts and lets the rhythm filter in,
and sliding through each string are four fast fingers full of tension,
and cruising through the bow she conjures spirits in the wind.

The violin caresses warm her shoulders and phrases find intention,
the chord progression so precise now burns within,
the legs that move the dancer are just begging for ascension,
the bodies slither forwards so let the dance begin.

Then suddenly a sound like thunder bursts right in with wild pretension,
four hands, two drums, four feet, splash wildly, mad, insane,
and four thick strings vibrate drunk with declension,
and the bodies slither forwards so profane.

The lesson ends with white notes, long, enduring intervention,
the bodies drenched in sweat slowly retreat,
and sliding through each string the violin proffers the question,
where do these notes go hide when our dance-music is complete?

C.2022, Francisco Bravo Cabrera, 02 MAY 2022, Miami Beach, Florida, USA

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spwilcen dice:

05/02/2022 a las 12:47

Slick. Pretty damned slick. Art, music, dance, and poemetry all in syncopated harmony. Pic is bold and stark. Blue. Played with the photo?

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 14:05
  
  I did. The original remains in black and white. It is a graphite drawing on artists (Canson) paper. Thank you very much my friend!
  
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luisa zambrotta dice:

05/02/2022 a las 13:12

I noticed that in this post you have perfectly combined painting and poetry, topics I talked about in my article about Leonardo da Vinci

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 14:03
  
  Thank you so much Luisa, yes you have talked about it wisely and well and I enjoyed your post very much. All is poetry to me…
  
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  1. luisa zambrotta dice:
    
    05/02/2022 a las 16:16
    
    You’re more than welcome 🙏🌹🙏
    
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azurea20 dice:

05/02/2022 a las 14:03

Estupendo texto. Tiene música.

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 14:23
  
  Muchas Gracias Azurea, un saludo.
  
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Una mirada... dice:

05/02/2022 a las 15:41

Precioso y vibrante poema. Se escucha hasta el suave rascado del arco sobre las cuerdas.

Salud.

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 16:41
  
  Fabuloso! Muchísimas gracias! Feliz noche y un saludo!
  
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ourcrossings dice:

05/02/2022 a las 17:02

I really like your poem, Francisco, especially the lines:

»The lesson ends with white notes, long, enduring intervention,
the bodies drenched in sweat slowly retreat..»

Poetry is deeply personal, so thanks for sharing it and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 20:21
  
  Thank you Aiva, I truly appreciate your words. All the best.
  
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equipsblog dice:

05/02/2022 a las 17:28

That is five sense, fully immersive poem. Lots of strong details and emotion.💪🏉🎹🎷🎻

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 20:20
  
  Thank you so much Pat!
  
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macalder02 dice:

05/02/2022 a las 19:41

Hice un intento de unir la música con la poesía en el «Segundo Vals» pero ni de asoma me acerco a tu poema. Una pieza bailable a ritmo de tus bien afinados versos. Estupenda inspiración Francisco y de la pintura, ni hablar. Por donde se mire una verdadera obra de arte. Digna de ser apreciada.

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 20:19
  
  Es un gran honor recibir esas Bellas palabras Manuel, mil gracias y un abrazo.
  
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  1. macalder02 dice:
    
    05/02/2022 a las 20:31
    
    Por nada Francisco.
    
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beth dice:

05/02/2022 a las 20:20

I love the connection of all of them

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/02/2022 a las 20:22
  
  Thank you so much Beth!
  
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Brad Osborne dice:

05/03/2022 a las 03:44

What a journey! Well written, my friend.

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/03/2022 a las 08:09
  
  Thank you so much my friend!
  
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2. psychologistmimi dice:
  
  05/18/2022 a las 23:04
  
  Very powerful!
  
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  1. valenciartist dice:
    
    05/18/2022 a las 23:25
    
    Thank you!
    
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Jorge Medico dice:

05/12/2022 a las 16:03

Very nice!

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/12/2022 a las 18:49
  
  Thank you so much Jorge, I truly appreciate your words and your visit. All the best and greetings from Valencia.
  
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jonicaggiano dice:

05/19/2022 a las 14:46

You have outdone yourself. Lovely charcoal and beautiful and musically describing your work in such a beautifully creative poem. 🦋

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/19/2022 a las 18:40
  
  Thank you Joni, so very much! 😊❤🌹
  
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  1. jonicaggiano dice:
    
    05/19/2022 a las 20:43
    
    My pleasure. ❤️🌹
    
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guillegalo dice:

05/23/2022 a las 10:42

Me encanta la energía del poema que vibra con el ritmo y los sonidos. La ilustración me lleva a los años 60, en aquellos lugares donde estallaba el rumbón del final de la semana y siempre algo nuevo entre ese blanco y negro.

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/23/2022 a las 10:49
  
  Muchísimas gracias y muy buena descripción que has dado. Te agradezco mucho tu visita y te mando un saludo valenciano, esta vez desde Miami.
  
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Ana Daksina dice:

05/30/2022 a las 15:03

I don’t often say this. At all. But that was a REALLY good poem ~ in fact, it was a great one. I won’t be posting poetry for a little time now myself, but so glad I found you to read in the interim. Instant subscribe. 🤗👌🌟

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/30/2022 a las 15:30
  
  I am greatly honoured by your words and more so humbled. Thank you so much Ana. 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹
  
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  1. Ana Daksina dice:
    
    05/30/2022 a las 21:36
    
    Oh, yes.
    
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graziadenaro.wordepress.com mandorle e sale dice:

05/31/2022 a las 13:01

Splendido testo!

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1. valenciartist dice:
  
  05/31/2022 a las 13:19
  
  Grazie mille!
  
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