A Night At The Opera.

Goldfinch60



The hero struts on stage with a swagger,

This handsome, charming man opens his mouth

And a sound of such indomitable beauty

Fills the house and my mind.

I am transported into the world of opera,

All other thoughts disappear,

As the music permeates my body and soul.

The heroine appears and a sound of such power

Amazes me as it is done with no effort.

How can they do this, produce this music,

So powerful, so beautiful and so fulfilling to me.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 22nd, 2021 01:02
  • Comment from author about the poem: Opera can be so emotive, the video is the final scene from Rigoletto and every time I hear it tears run down my face.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 28
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments7

  • orchidee

    A fine write Gold.

  • dusk arising

    As a child, the house rang to the sounds of opera on sundays when father played his records. My young ears, more accustomed to my two big sisters 45 rock n roll voices, took offence and with it the opportunity to play elsewhere.

    Overall I avoid the stuff but there are certain pieces which are simply so superb. Yes, the popular pieces please my ears no end.

    • Goldfinch60

      In my house all types of music played which brought the wonderful varied palette of music that I now have in my life, opera being only one of them.
      We are so lucky to have all this music in our lives d a.

      Andy

    • Lorna

      As with Dusk, my father played his records on Sundays and especially loved Joan Sutherland (who I think I see in picture). What a gift they have!

      • Goldfinch60

        Yes it is Joan Sutherland. They certainly do have this gift for us all.

        Andy

      • Accidental Poet

        That you are moved to such emotions Andy moves me. Excellently penned my friend. 😉

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you AP. I seem to have become a very emotive guy, especially where music is concerned.

          Andyh

          • Accidental Poet

            Nothing wrong with that Andy. 😁

          • ron parrish aka wordman

            music that moves your soul

            • Goldfinch60

              So very true Ron.

              Andy

            • Coyote

              Opera can bring great emotion to the surface like few other art forms can. A lovely penned piece here Andy.

              • Goldfinch60

                It surely can Coyote, thank you for your kind words.

                Andy

              • Jon Nakapalau

                Very nice Andy!



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