The guitar
such a beautiful instrument
so delicate yet so harsh
when you stroke the strings,
it belts out a beautiful note
or when you strike the strings,
a loud sound leaves the sound hole
That brief second when a solo comes together…
it’s the best feeling in the world
or perhaps when the last note rings out
and a flood of relief rushes over you
or maybe the
Relaxation
of a well written solo
The speed of some ensemble music
The strength and clarity of the bass line
The quick last note that gets cut off
The conductor bows
The players bow
Everyone walks off the stage
and…
that’s it.
Gorzycki Middle School
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