Into the cinema I went,
Found my seat and waited.
There on the screen the stage was set,
A young lady stood there,
More joined her
And the opera started.
The music sailed around me
As the lady sang with her glorious voice
The others joined,
All was well.
The man in love with her
Crept on the stage
And sang that wonderful song.
As the opera went on
I was becoming drawn in
Until it was completely within me.
I was lost in the music,
Time just flew.
Suddenly it was the end.
I came out of my revery
Not knowing where the time had gone,
Over two hours lost in my life,
But so much time enjoyed,
Very much enjoyed
As I seemed to become part,
Part of La Traviata.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Three of us went to see a screen broadcast of La Traviata last night, we were all pulled into it and walked back to the car lost in Verdi's world.
- Category: Reflection
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I can never quite get over the diversity of your taste in music, Andy.
Categorically, those two hours were not lost....
Thank you Dave. Music of all types has always been in my life and as far as I am concerned there are only two types of music, that which you like and that which you don't.
Andy
Good write and video Gold.
Thank you Orchi.
it sounds to me like time well spent .. good on you my golden friend .. N 🙂
It certainly was Dave, a great evening.
Andy
I'm envious of your enjoyment and appreciation of a musical place I have yet to appreciate. Plenty of life in you gadding about to the flicks at your age.
"gadding about to the flicks" eh, are you cockney as well.
I enjoy opera very much and have a great deal in my collection, I have also seen many operas with Joyce, mostly screened but some live, one of my remaining ambitions is to go to The Royal Opera House.
Andy
What a delight to see on screen that famous opera and then to have you share those moments in verse really deserves a big thank you dear Andy --
Most kind Fay, thank you very much.
Andy
'Not knowing where the time had gone,
Over two hours lost in my life,
But so much time enjoyed,
Very much enjoyed'
a great read Andy, enticingly worded
as-ever, imbued with your unassuming quality, to emote your feeling's and thoughts
so effortlessly, relatable and accessible'..
thank you!
Thank you Mek, it was a superb evening.
Andy
The Opera as much a pleasure for you Andy, as is this poem for us to read. 👍
Mos kind AP, thank you.
Andy
Most welcome. 😉
Andy,
‘La Traviata’ is one of my favorites. When you’re fully engaged in something you’re truly enjoying, time seems to go faster than it actually does.
Thank you for sharing.
Laura🌻
So very true Laura, the time just flew by. Thank you.
Andy
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