Violin

by Mengchen Z.

In tender hands I held             

A violin so small and fragile      

Its strings like whispers softly played                                                          

A melody like willow branches swayed 

In a child’s heart a world so new                                                       

Found comfort in each bow’s entrance                                                           

The gentle touch upon its strings                                                               

Revealed the joy that brings music                                                

Through laughter’s tears so pure              

You taught me melodies oh so sweet              

Together we dance in twilight’s glow                  

In realms where only young dreams flow  

You hear my whispers in the night          

A symphony of childhood’s light

Through you I learned the song of grace                        

A timeless echo, and embrace

Though years have past and I’ve grown tall                      

Your melodies still remain singing in my heart

With every note a journey we tread                                                            

From wonder’s cradle to dreams widespread

About the Author 

Mengchen Z, 9, entering 4th grade, loves playing violin and piano, reading, writing and ice skating. She is excited for the BAWP poetry camp.