Don't hear but Listen
Doesn't it make you happy when a band plays wonderfully on a beautiful evening?
The sight of toddlers and teens tapping, the leaves lauding and the breeze boosting. What one feels is truly magical. The music seeps into the skin and vibrates through your veins up to your bones.
I observed every movement of the band.
Each instrument spoke its language. I could feel it.
Every object is verbal, each with its distinct diction. Sometimes, the cacophony dominates, and we neglect it. If we truly listen, we can understand.
Do you still think I live in a tunnel of silence?
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VerityAlways over 2 years ago
This drabble was solely based on Evelyn Glennie and other Maestros and Virtuoso who are deaf, I don't mean to belittle or hurt anyone.
I was motivated to write when someone told me about her book Listen World on how she plays and the way she evolved.
The bottom line is truly her message- to Listen -
Jamie Clapperton over 2 years ago
Inspiring and makes me want to find out more about Evelyn Glennie. Thank You!
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VerityAlways over 2 years ago
Thanks, Jamie. She is a true motivation. You could listen to her TED talks.
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Neville Hunt over 2 years ago
Terrific Verity, as is Evelyn Glennie, an extraordinary talent. I wasn’t aware of her doing TED Talks though. I shall check them out.
(Do I detect a budding Princes of alliteration?) -
VerityAlways over 2 years ago
Thanks, Neville. She is an extraordinary. Her book Listen World that's a short one you could read too.
Nah! My pea brain is too late in the alliterative sphere. I'll try and keep up. I think that last bunch of Karmak's was all I could. -
Neville Hunt over 2 years ago
Now what did I say about talking yourself down?🥴
I listen in my car to our Classicfm station and she (the Dame) is frequently on their playlists.
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VerityAlways over 2 years ago
Sorry, Neville! Won't take that route.
Listening to her is a great way to start the day! -
VerityAlways over 2 years ago
Thanks, Frenchie!
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VerityAlways about 2 years ago
Thanks, Christopher!
