Poem: Concert Night

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Magic rosin
coat the strings
with even strokes
so that the bow
can bring out
the music within
the varnished wood.

Turn the pegs
slightly, ever so slightly
not too much
to perfectly capture
that elusive note
in the series of
harmonies.

It is time
sheet music at hand
stage lights are low
din of preparation dies down
concertmaster stands and bows
plays the single note
you match your instrument
to the rest of the world.

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