My Dad was a music man. He played the violin
like his father and grandfather before him
stroking it for the breath of an angel
He played everything by ear
He could compel any violin to his will
Dad wasn’t allowed to be a violinist
instead, he was forced to leave school to
work as an apprentice in a drug store
And he became a pharmacist
bitter to the core, never learning
what it was to express himself freely
to enrich his spirit by playing music
He only played his violin to gain
relief and solace from his burden
of helping to support his family
Pity, because Dad should’ve been a
musician giving life to a violin
©2002 re-edited 2009
This is a very touching piece. How I wish I'll have the chance to listen to the violinist turned pharmacist.
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Well this is a harsh reality for many people in their lives.Not many get a chance to pursue a career of their interest.Many live with regrets.
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