Master Work Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

The cello weeps a melody,
the woodwinds deeply sympathise
The violin a threnody
adds to the sobbing harmony.
A woman’s voice rich contralto
takes up the theme. A tale of woe
a male sings basso profundo.
The music peaks in crescendo
then descends, diminuendo.
The audience is moved to tears.
Stunned silence reigns because they know
such magic quickly disappears.
The curtain falls and they are left
Sad, grief stricken and bereft.