Harp: noun
1. Stringed instrument plucked by fingers
- Sweet notes echo long, begging me to stay and linger like a fairy’s beguiling song.
- May I ever lift my voice each day with the harp in dulcet lays.
2. Musician’s soul
- An aria in every breath and strings that make me whole, transcending even timeless death.
- An immortal rhyme that opens portals of harmonies sublime.
- A stunning debut of forgotten things that still ring true.
Synonym: a wild hymn, a golden lyre, a soul that sings with fire
I love the sound of the harp... a neighbor's daughter plays it (she is on her way to become a professional harpist) and sometimes in summer the music can be heard in our garden.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool format for a poem. Beguiling, indeed.
ReplyDeleteVery nice part of the definition: "An immortal rhyme that opens portals of harmonies sublime."
ReplyDeleteSo much poetry does "define" the world around us; albeit definition filtered through our own perceptions, insights and experiences.
ReplyDeleteYou love the harp. It's infectious.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness this is captivating!!❤️
ReplyDeleteIt's clear your soul responds to music. A joy for us to read.
ReplyDeleteThe harp always reminds me of angels and heavenly song. The harp seems to play to the soul.
ReplyDeletesuch a creative way of writing a poem. this instrument is heavenly!
ReplyDeleteOh, so clever! I love this format, and the internal rhymes. Harp music is magical and I was fortunate to hear an accomplished harpist playing contemporary music at an event at Norwich Castle.
ReplyDeleteI am fascinated with what you've done here using the form of a personalized definition. This is absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe harp is my favourite instrument. And from the poem, no doubt yours.
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