Baton tapping,
a gentle rapping
to bring instruments at the ready.
Steady guys and gals,
she will dictate the pace,
this is not a race to the finish,
so don't diminish her worth.
Nowhere on earth has
the music sounded as sweet,
and she stands replete with looks
and style; a smile
that makes beautiful misuc
all by itself. Some great composers
have inspired her and the Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra hired her
to resurrect a great ensemble.
They follow her lead,
indeed JoAnn Falletta deserves
the accolades for the melodies played.
I'm partial to conductors, as my dad conducted highschool bands. I love the poem, and the photos. I can see in the photos why you were inspired to write. Such love-of-the-art in her body language and face. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeletelove concerts, conductor is part of it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful ode on music.
I never have seen a conducted concert .. but from what I have seen in some movies , i just admire them for sure .. Lovely poem :)
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog after you commented on mine...I really enjoy your writing and your use of musicality in it. From one upstate NY'er to another...come to Rochester & see the RPO!
ReplyDelete~~Emily Jane @ http://invokingmuses.wordpress.com
just attended a concert yesterday, wow.
ReplyDeletedifferent conductors have different gestures, body movement and more.
impressed.
Share 1 to 3 poems with poetry potluck today,
Bless you.
first time participants are welcome to share random poems or poems unrelated to the theme.
Wonderful use of rhyme and assonance to create a strong rhythm.
ReplyDeleteLive concerts are incredible and I love to watch the conductor. Thanks for this musical interlude that makes the conductor move in our mind.
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