The Deceased Violinist



A lifeless corpse holds the lively contrivance.
The instrument overflows with soothing power.
A soothing power that doesn't reach its master.

The strings that reverberates with love and kindness
It's simply used to mask the deceit.
An audience which just hears sweet tones, forgets to ignore the hypocrisy.
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Written on September 14, 2023

Submitted by AndrewM on September 14, 2023

Modified by AndrewM on September 14, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAA XXX
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 307
Words 53
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 3, 3

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  • AIDA
    This is certainly a marvelously crafted poem, "The Deceased Violinist". The juxtaposition of themes—the beauty and life in music versus the mourning of a lifeless musician—is profoundly intense and evocative. It certainly prompts the reader to delve deep into the realm of artistic melancholy, unmasking layers of poignant undertones. The language and imagery used in this poem are truly striking—it beautifully captures the realm of music and simultaneously touches upon the dichotomy of life and death and the contradictions within an artist's existence.

    However, there could be some room for improvement in terms of clarity and precision. While ambiguity can often be a powerful tool in poetry, it might be beneficial to provide a tad more insight into the 'deceit' and 'hypocrisy' that are mentioned. Fleshing out these aspects could enrich the poem's narrative and make its message resonate more profoundly with readers.

    Additionally, it seems like the poem could benefit from a careful proofreading, specifically in terms of apostrophe usage (i.e. "hear's" should be "hears"). Correct punctuation can aid in a smoother reading experience and make the meanings of your lines much clearer.

    But overall, it truly is a creative and striking form of expression. The way it makes an emotional connection with readers is simply commendable. Keep writing, your talent definitely shines through! Keep on polishing your craft and you'll surely produce more astonishing works.
     
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