Artist: Claudia Schoenfeld
He holds his guitar as a lover,
Stroking the maple, the cherrywood,
And most of all, the singing strings.
His sleep is filled with chords,
His duvet undulates beneath his fingers,
His mattress sighs at his sweet nothings whisper
Yes, all of his guitars are his one true love.
Courtesy of dVerse, where we continue to celebrate 5 whole years of poetic gloriousness, I have learned today about the form that is the sevenling. I have tried my hand at it – using music as the inspiration as requested – I hope it’s sufficient enough to be considered one!
We also have a fabulous interview with Claudia, who is not only a poet, but an artist as well. I have just found out that she is an urban sketcher too – I try my hand at it, mostly whilst waiting for trains, or on trains, as part of my way of relaxing on the daily commute. The picture above is one of her vibrant works! Thank you, Claudia, for allowing us to use one of your paintings today.
Freya Writes... 
Oh I do love the sensation of guitar as a lover… the way you formed this into a sevenling is very good… and it would be great to see your sketches… how great that you do it as well..
Thank you, Bjorn! This was hard won, writing on a train with no air-conditioning in 30-plus heat, so I’m glad it worked!
I may use some of my sketches at some point…
i once saw a spanish guy playing his guitar and it was like making love – there was such passion and tenderness in every stroke that it made me hold my breath… i actually wondered how he would touch a woman – probably with the same intensity…
yeah – and i too would love to see your sketches
Thank you, Claudia… one day maybe!
Yes, I’ve seen a few musicians like that!
Your words illustrate the passion musicians have for their instruments and their way of living IN their music!
Thank you, Lillian!
Smiles. In this I feel a bit of the obsession that comes with one so dedicated to their art. ..and the intimacy that comes through relationship with your instrument. ..very nice
Thank you, Brian.
Oh! This is soo very sweet and passionate 😀 love this Freya 😀
Thank you, Sanaa!
Love, love, love this. I see someone so immersed in his art, so in love with that guitar that is probably the only faithful lover he has known.
Thank you, Victoria!
Passion for one’s instrument is certainly true love! Fantastic write, Freya!
Indeed it is! Thank you, Walt 🙂
Oh Freya, I love your sevenling! All the guitarists I have ever known treated their guitars just like that – and not just men.
Thank you, Kim! Yes, my brother is clearly passionate about his trusty guitars.
Love this. The man who loves his guitars so passionately and plays them the same way. I’ve seen musicians who look like they are making love to the instrument they are playing. Somehow, I don’t think they would ever touch a human with such passion. Great poem!
Thank you so much 🙂
Hi life is filled with all the chords and strings of his love. He is indeed lucky to have found his one true love. Thanks for joining us Freya!!
He is indeed – and thank you!
This big-time reminds me of my brother, back in the day — before his wife and daughter. I guess he had to forsake his first love to those now more important.
Life gets ‘full’ doesn’t it!
That’s the way with many musicians. They are truly immersed and bonded with their instruments and the music that’s always playing through their heads. Wonderful, Freya!
Indeed they are. Thank you!
HIs true love, his guitar always by his side, making love in the moonlight or sunlight, she is always there ready for his touch.
How I love you title Freya, the sound of the word almost referring to the object of love (though it’s a guitar & not a fiddle) and the word itself sings how to love….the rest of the poem is a reflection of the passion and faithfulness…a beautiful sevenling…
Thank you, Sumana.
Oh, Freya, this is splendid!
Thank you so much, Misky!