new song
By Di_Hard
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metamorphosed from round cheeked child
to buzzing teen, glitter of invisible wings
carries him
as he flicks a switch, filling his room with music
no one has heard but him : layers taut and shining
uncoil, weave, bounce. Live
because of him. Sunshine in a glade
once stillfull of Winter. I know
nothing - my lodestone is U2 - yet I can feel
this euphoric guitar "It is good, no it is brilliant!" His shoulders relax
like fireworks released in the dark silence
of the wall between their rooms
and I leave him trying to do percussion for it, not his thing
sit alone, memories of his begging to understand
how to fix what broke, me trying to explain
"he is growing, like you"
this is not a present I can snap back, resew or secretly buy another, new
but minutes later he comes through, incandescent, "He likes it!
He wants to do the drums!"
and the air is wreathed with joyful minds
joining, their song's pulse our home's heart beating again
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To have a house filled with
To have a house filled with music is such a treasure. Is this about your son learning a new song Di? If It is, it must be wonderful to have a young person who wants to be a musician, and through your poem it sounds like you give him much encouragement, I bet you're proud.
Love that second stanza, makes me wish I hadn't sold my guitar when I was a teenager, even though I needed the money at the time.
I did enjoy your fulfilling poem.
Jenny.
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'glitter of invisible wings'
'glitter of invisible wings' - such a lovely image! Very well deserved cherries Di, and yes, how wonderful to have such a talent. You must be very proud!
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You convey your sensitivity
You convey your sensitivity in understanding and thinking how to communicate your interest and undesranding with a growing son.
Who is it wants to do perciussion? Is it a friend? Rhiannon
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The complexity of your child
The complexity of your child going through the complex layers of the teenage years, everything coming together. It's a rollercoaster which lasts perhaps longer than the teens but if he has an outlet or two, music, the drums, then there is some release from the madness for both of you.
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"Sunshine in a glade once
"Sunshine in a glade once stillful of winter.."
My lodestone is U2 as well. Saw them live at the Odeon in Birmingham before they became stadium big. I can feel the joy in your words. The joy of music, a wonderful thing. Loved this poem :)
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Wonderful, Di - it's so great
Wonderful, Di - it's so great when they find their wings! Music is such an amazing thing to share. I hope your son - and his percussionist! - continue to find much joy in their creations.
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Congratulations Di - what a
Congratulations Di - what a brilliant pick! Make sure to share your cherries with the musicians!
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Really enjoyed this, Di. You
Really enjoyed this, Di. You convey that sense of teenage discovery beautifully.
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The pride of seeing your
The pride of seeing your child find their talent, wherever it is found, is transforming. I had a similar experience with my younger son; I have a piano but no time to play and decades passed since my days of lessons and time enjoying it. The piano lounged in our living room like a rather nice piece of furniture until one day my son sat down and played 'Imagine' on it; I nearly fainted. He'd gone on you tube and watched someone play it ,and picked it up, just like that. But he didn't stay with the piano; he asked for a guitar that Christmas and amazed his dad and me with his ability to play that too. I wish I could say he still plays the guitar, but life moved him in his career, leaving little time to play it. I hope one day he'll pick it up again; I miss hearing him play. So my advice is, try to video tape your son's playing now, if he'll let you. It will make for times to remember, and enjoy for years to come. Loved reading this story and feeling your emotions, seeing your child shine.
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Hi Di
Hi Di
Very interesting and an usual format for your story. It reminds me of the kids on the music programme where one girl won the audience and judges, but she was totally in her own space while playing.
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