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· Cinema Stanzas Two: Poet Laureate of the Movies

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· The Beekeeper Review and Film Poem


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· Ode to Simone Biles

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· Remembering Gene Wilder

· On Being 93

· My Sister's Birthday Poem (85 Years)

· The Holdovers Film Poem

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Artistry at Work

by Betty Jo Tucker — Read all 96 poems by Betty Jo Tucker


These couple of minutes listening to Yo-Yo Ma absolutely mesmerized me. So, of course, I had to write the poem below.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022


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ARTISTRY AT WORK

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Lovely sounds fill the stifling air.

Who are that artist and song pair?

I hear the tune’s longing refrains

and love the way it entertains.

 

No lyrics needed, not this time.

They fill your brain with perfect rhyme.

“Over the Rainbow” cello plays

  by Yo-Yo Ma with wizard ways.

 

So beautiful, you have to try

and watch it more or you will cry.

This artistry, wondrous to hear,

deserves a poem, not just a cheer.

 

Watch on YouTube at this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ-l-Oqy76U       




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Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on September 30, 2022
Even at 67 his hands still move with grace and assuredness. I remember him assembling a world class musical ensemble years ago called the 'Goat Rodeo'. I very much enjoyed what they accomplished. Your poem, dear Betty, strikes a resonant chord with me. Kind regards.... r

Reviewed by audrine max
Reviewed on September 28, 2022
what a lovely review. and to be moved by an artist in order to create your own art is in itself already a good recommendation. thank you for this piece, will be checking the link.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on September 28, 2022
That cello provides just the right key and his vibrato was perfect. You're right, made me want to sing along. One of the songs that I sing a cappella but didn't record or send to you.

Reminds me of the time a traditional Spanish flamenco guitarist came to campus. He had no microphone or other electrical enhancement, but filled the theater with amazing music from that guitar that made me want to dance. It's moments like this and the one you have given us here show us what musical genius really is.

Ron


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