Ripples of Music
The music
Ripples through my soul
Each note played
On the lone acoustic
Your eyes closed
In the middle of the stage
I watch you, absolutely entranced
As your fingers work their way across the strings
The shadows of your long lashes on your face
Your dark hair scattered lightly on your head
The melody of this song carries me
Through the memories
Like a quilted pattern of emotions
A string of sadness intertwined with a fine line of anger
Your song weaves it's way into my head
Down to my heart and all around me
I might drown in it...
Your guitar took half of the song for intro
But I can tell when you are readying to sing
Although I wish you hadn't
The guitar had pierced me far too much
I see your chest rise as you pull in the air
And then your voice... beautiful... fills the room
It complements the dark tune... but scares me
Your first dark yet luscious words sting
"How could you..."
Was all you said, three words
And then you strummed softly some more
The words echoing in my head surrounded by the dark music
You finish the song with one heavy yet soft minor chord
It fills the room, and then silently escapes
Leaving me breathless
You stand, not even bowing, and walk across the empty stage
Disappearing into the blackness
I feel tears under my skin
Rushing up to my eyes threatening to cut loose
And I let them...
They slide down my face as I draw in quiet sobs
I feel the mascara coating my face
Your song rings in my mind
And reverberates through my heart...
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