Perspective of a Yamaha Guitar

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

I wish the long haul
would’ve been in your heart.
My strings and your fingers
would’ve collaborated well, I could tell.
You learned the chords, major and minor,
your strumming had improved,
and your voice, smooth as honey.
I had faith in you.

Then another passion stole your hours…
writing, and I understand,
I really do. And yet, it’s just me
sitting in this corner of the room.
Most of the time, I don’t mind.
It can feel cozy and warm
when the sun rises high in the sky,
bringing light. But after sunset,
darkness creeps in,
giving me chills of loneliness.

Now and then, you dust me off
and that’s when I feel joy
in my body and fretboard –
the soft touch of a cloth,
so comforting.
I feel hope in each string
that you’ll gently pull me out
of my black case
and hold me in your arms…

to hear a verse, bridge, or melody,
to immerse our souls
into the notes that hold meaning…

but you simply wipe away the particles
that have landed
and walk out, leaving me
to ponder the mysteries
of humans. A painful task, I might add.

Hope never fades though
because I know songs
have always been a part of you,
so you’ll see, someday, you and me,
and music makes three.

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Lauren Scott
Author – King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry
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108 thoughts on “Perspective of a Yamaha Guitar”

  12. What a wonderful poem, Lauren and I’m certain mine feel the same way! So many things our heart and hands want to do and some get cast aside by life’s journey that keeps us on our toes.
    🥰🙌🏽😘

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  16. The personification is so tender that by the end, I could almost hear the faint hum of strings waiting to be strummed again.
    That final line “you and me, and music makes three” sings even in silence.❤️👏🏻🙏🏻

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  17. It might never be to late to wipe the dust off your guitar, Lauren, I made a valiant attempt to learn the guitar after I retired. I was making slow progress but beginnings of arthritis in my hands made me purse other pursuits. The guitar, piano, and saxophone are my three favorite instruments.

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    1. I agree, it’s never too late, Pete, and I think it will happen when I retire. Right now, writing requires my full attention. And blogging, not to mention, two more books that I’ve begun to work on. I’m sorry you couldn’t continue with the guitar. But as we age, we have to roll with the punches and pain, and possibly, shift lanes. I always wanted to learn piano but never did. Thanks for chiming in!

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      1. It’s nice to have so many choices. How exciting that you’ve got new projects to work on. I took a piano class in college and loved it, assuming I’d come back to it someday. I have sung in choirs before and have a pretty good voice. Mostly, I just love music.

      2. So you’ve had a musical past too! That’s great! I think we have the singing in common. When I was 9, I knew that I wanted to be a singer ‘when I grew up.’ There’s a story about it in my memoir: More than Coffee. I had moments in the spotlight and won awards when I was in high school and early college. Then I changed lanes. But music will always be a part of me. 🎼

  22. I love the perspective from the guitar. I learned piano, and guitar a long time ago, and not that my interest dwindled, but life had other plans. Our love of music sings through our written words. 🎶💞

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  23. So nice Lauren ❤️! I really like when you write poem from another perspective, it’s always a very good one. Past loves remain in our hearts and we know we can come back to them at any time. Have a great day!

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    1. That’s so kind of you to say, Marie. I like trying these personification poems when inspiration hits me. 🙂 I love what you wrote about past loves, so true and reassuring. Thanks so much, dear friend, and wishing you the same. ❤️

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    1. Thanks, Diana, and I will give it a hug for you. I’ll probably pick it up again when I retire (soon). Right now between work, writing, blogging, working on new books, and life, there aren’t enough hours. Anyway, thanks and hope all is well! Hugs to you! 🥰🎸

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  34. Lol, I feel sorry for the guitar. So cool that you spoke with its voice.

    Do you play it? I know you sing.

    You could be writing songs, Lauren! OMG!

    The band is downstairs playing “Watchtower” right now. I’m surprised to hear Norm playing a slick lick on his … well one of his electric guitars. Then again, I’ll bet the music makes him feel better. I think when we do what we love, it makes us feel good, even when we feel bad.

    xoxoxoxoxxo

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    1. If you feel sorry for the guitar, then I did something right, Resa. 🙂 I love writing personification pieces. So I was thinking about my guitar, how it must feel abandoned, then a poem from its perspective came to mind. I didn’t expect such a wonderful response, but I’m grateful.
      I played a little, and maybe some of my poems could be converted into songs. But I’m so busy with writing and now with 2 more books in progress that the time isn’t there.
      By the way, I’m guesting on another podcast next month to talk about King Copper, and I just read Cora’s Quest at our local library yesterday. It was a success! So I’m happy and grateful for these opportunities.
      It’s great that Norm plays, and you’re right about doing what we love makes us feel good in any mood. I hope hubby is feeling better too. xoxoxox

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      1. It’s a wonderful thing that we have choices in life, especially creative choices.

        2 more books, wow! So, like one poetry and 1 a children’ book…OR?
        ❤️xoxoxo

      2. You guessed right, Resa. The children’s book that I was going to work on this year before Copper passed. And I have about 100 poems wanting to be in a book. Not sure if all will make it, but I’d like to pitch both or at least the children’s story at the SFWC next year. I need to get to work. 🙂 But I’m still promoting King Copper and Cora’s Quest. xoxoxoxo

      3. xoxo💓❦🌹🌟❤️
        Keep on with what you are doing. Once the holidays are over, and the momentary quiet of the the New Year happens, you will focus n the 2 new books, big time!

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