Miracle of Music

Posted on April 24, 2022 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  Sunday Muse #207

"Choose an image that speaks to you."
A man listening to a gramophone in what’s left of his bombed-out bedroom in Aleppo, Syria. Photography by Joseph Eid
My family has died off
slowly.  I do not know
if any friends have
survived this latest
destruction.  What miracle
left my gramophone standing
in this rock pile I must
now call home?  Lucky old
man that I am, I can still
hear the strains of
beautiful music, after
the bombing has stopped.

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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30 Responses to Miracle of Music

  1. jazzytower says:
    April 24, 2022 at 1:07 am

    My goodness! That’s quite an image. This now feels like an everyday reality for many. Your poem suits it well, nicely done.

    Pat

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  2. ivor20 says:
    April 24, 2022 at 2:12 am

    Profoundly poignant and emotionally moving … 🎵💕

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  3. Sadje says:
    April 24, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    So moving Sara

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  4. writingwhatnots says:
    April 24, 2022 at 12:16 pm

    It is such a striking image – love the hopeful message in this.

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  5. Carrie V. H. says:
    April 24, 2022 at 1:29 pm

    Your words convey feelings from the powerful image so well Sara! Always glad to see you at the Muse!

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  6. Sherry Marr says:
    April 24, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    I love that, even after bombing, music remains.

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  7. Rob Kistner says:
    April 24, 2022 at 2:25 pm

    Wonderful Sara. I had a similar insight to that powerful Joseph Eid photograph. Some soul among the sadness and sacrifice. Well written?

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  8. Helen says:
    April 24, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    Sara, I pray there are men and women left after the end of Putin’s war … to sit, listen, reflect, give thanks for their lives. Powerful poetry.

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  9. Jim says:
    April 24, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    O Sara, this is sooo appropriate for what is going on. Now “after the bombing has stopped” I do hope that this man is still around.
    ..

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  10. Gillena Cox says:
    April 24, 2022 at 9:46 pm

    “What miracle
    left my gramophone standing
    in this rock pile I must
    now call home? Lucky old
    man”

    It is amazing that such gratefulness can survive such devastation
    A wonderful write

    Have a good Sunday

    much💛love

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  11. VJ says:
    April 24, 2022 at 10:43 pm

    Moving piece.

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  12. ben Alexander says:
    April 25, 2022 at 4:06 pm

    This is sad and well written, Sara… You really get the emotions across vividly!

    Sincerely,
    David

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  13. Susi Bocks says:
    May 8, 2022 at 2:16 am

    Heart-breaking! This is gut-wrenching to endure, I’m sure but he is probably grateful to have found a bit of peace with his music again. Nice write, Sarah.

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