With her hair black as ebony
the harp glistening gold like the sun
Created a contrasting picture
as the music begun.
The harp's shapely, rigid exterior
mystical, clean curved smooth line
When coaxed to her bosom
responded as if by design.
As the music unfolded
fingers danced plucking the strings
Releasing an air of enchantment
as the harpist started to sing.
What a voice, consolingly mellow
engrossing, haunting, divine.
Eyes alive with expression
deep pools bewitching sublime.
A voice carried by waves
of undulating, clear rippling sound.
Harmoniously blending
perfection profound.
I became absorbed in the moment
caught up in the spell
Of something immortal
life's obscure bottomless well
Inducing euphoric transition
transcending mind's thought
Music alive with emotion
harmoniously wrought.
Beyond the scope of description
words cannot define
How, when the harp and the harpist
stopped the ticking of time
As their creative expression
flowed around and within
An outpouring of love
eternity's hymn.