Favorite Photo Friday #2
Quote of the Day: Seated one day at the organ, I was weary and ill at ease, And my fingers wander’d idly over the noisy keys;
I knew not what I was playing, or what I was dreaming then,
But I struck one chord of music like the sound of a great Amen.
– the first verse to The Lost Chord Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan;
words by Adelaide Anne Proctor
I loved playing that song when I was in high school. It has a haunting melody, filled with longing. The rest of the song talks about the organist searching for that one glorious chord one more time, but maybe only hearing it again in Heaven.
(I had to use two photos to illustrate this.)
Hands on the keys.
The inner workings of the piano.
One of the first things I show a new student is the inside of a piano. It’s fun to open the lid and show them how the hammers hit the strings and the pads come down to stop the sound, and what it looks like when you hold the pedal down.
Do you ever feel like that song, longing for the combination that feels like the sweet spot of life? Harmony to compliment your melody?
Journaling Prompt: What strikes a chord with you? When have you felt that harmonious blend that makes you sigh and say, ah, that’s what I want forever? Ever take something apart just to see how it works?
Some days I struggle to hit any of the right cords on my guitar!
Yes, and there are days I come close, and other days it feels quite elusive. And I know the sweetest of songs will only be heard in heaven. I’m willing to wait. In the meantime, I’m enjoying trying to find the right combination, savoring the harmonies when they come, wincing a bit at the wrong notes but not getting too down on myself or others when they happen. There’s always a right note around the bend. 🙂
Music’s a huge part of my life, so your post resonates with me! I’d have to say the times I feel harmonious is when everything is right in my relationships and I’m being able to create with words or paint.
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I keep waiting and working on trying to find that harmonious blend. Great post!!!
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I really enjoyed this post – loved the photos.
Beautiful post, Mary. I feel disappointed at myself for not playing any musical instrument. Isn’t that awful?
I do love music. I still dream of learning how to play the piano. *Sigh* Someday, perhaps. 🙂
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