A Moment to Cherish

By skinner_jennifer

Fri, 13 May 2011
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Mysterious Minstrel
with harlequin hat,

Sweet sounds of the forest I hear...
as I move with continuous motion,

green trousers he wore...
below patchwork jacket,

with penny whistle he magically performed
reminiscence of times past,

I kneel before him...
put coins in his hat,

"thankyou," he then said from beneath his beard,
"the money's for my old black cat..."

given choice I would remain...
eyes fixed observation clear,

but sadly I must take my leave
for there are timely matters to attend.

Certificate U
Poem
Poems
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by maisie on
nicely historical

maisie angel Guess what?  I'm still alive!

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thanks maisie, this happened today in town. This guy was dressed as a minstrel, he performed an amazing piece of Bach, on the penny whistle. I could have stood there all day watching and listening to him, but sadly had to go shopping. Just thought I would explain. But thankyou so much for your great comment, historical was what I was trying to achieve. Thanks again. Jenny.

 

Submitted by ScoZen on
jen I don't remember you putting any money in my cap in St Ives? Regards
ScoZen

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi ScoZen, Ah! well you see, that's probably because I couldn't get to you, through the crowds that were watching you. 'He, he!' Thanks for the comment. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Highhat on
A nice experience to liven up your day. ;)Pia

Submitted by shoe on
Has magical feel to it, like being lost in time for a moment, much enjoyed.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Pia, it truely was a great experience, I still can't stop thinking about him today, it was just so different, he actually brought a tear to my eye, while I was watching, had to wipe it away very quickly though, for fear of embarressment. Thanks for the comment and for reading. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi shoe, You are only too right there, I was lost in time, I think that's why I shed a tear. I don't always give money out easily, but this guy was so up my street and different, that I thought he deserved the money, with the effort he'd made. If I closed my eyes, I could imagine being in a castle grounds, surrounded by trees and grass, it was a truely wonderful experience. Thankyou for reading and your comment, always much appreciated. Jenny.

 

Submitted by the unfolding head on
I agree with shoe... found this to be really magical, mysical and ...other things that begin with'm' (can't think of a third :/ ) felt like I was wandering through a weird canival. Also loved the great opening "Mysterious Minstrel with harlequin hat," nice :) ..ooh, how about magnificent!

ddf

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
That is so kind of you to read and leave such a fantastic comment. You've certainly made my day. Thankyou. Jenny.

 

Submitted by scratch on
Nice submission Jenny. I'm a hopeless watcher/admirer of buskers and living near York there is no shortage of them around the Minster on the odd occasion that I visit. One observation if I may Jenny? Perhaps save explicit explanations of the piece for personal messages to familiar co-writers or those who specifically request them, somehow reading your comment to Maisie et al. took a little of the burnish away. But a super effort and thoroughly enjoyable Lovely submission, Scratch.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Scratch, I know exactly what you mean and I'm sorry if I was too explicit with my explanations, it can I agree pull the reader away from the magic of the poem, I will try and think more cleary about how a comment comes across in future. Thankyou for reading and leaving such a kind message, it's only with the help of others, can I learn to improve. Jenny.

 

Submitted by poetic prowess on
Some experience this is..love the style of narration...

Submitted by poetic prowess on
My pleasure..please check out on my works...

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thankyou so much poetic prowess, I really appreciate you reading this poem and thankyou for your thoughts. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Denzella on
A lovely mystical poem but also for me it has a carnival flavour with the mention of a patchwork jacket and a harlequin hat. Once again, for me,it conjures up an image of a coat with tails and a high harlequin hat and I imagine him walking and playing his penny whistle with laughing children following behind...a bit reminiscent of the Pied Piper! Much enjoyed. Moya
 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Moya, you are spot on with your description, he's often in town and draws quite a crowd, especially the young children who become mesmerized by him. I just have to stop and watch, it makes such a difference to the guitar players, though they are good too. I do love your comments, they always give me a smile. Thankyou. Jenny.