Violin

A violin is like a lover-- A beautiful work of Art-- Precious, delicate, fragile. It has to be handled with care, Caressed, fondled, touched, Hugged--but not too tight, Or break it might And hurt you in its breaking. Hold the violin by its neck The way you would hold your lover-- Firm but with the right pressure. Look at it at arm’s length, Admire its waist, Lay your chin on its rest, Close your eyes and feel Your lover’s chest. Press its strings as if you were Pressing your lover’s skin, With fingertips tripping over Like the dainty feet of a dancer. And the violin’s scroll-- Isn’t it a pretty sight? Like a lover’s head bowed When you were still both shy. May 1, 2024 Lower Fairview, Baguio City