Moments of Joy

The Tryo must have spent a lifetime perfecting their art and teasing out every single note.

Enchanted by a musical trio, we joined a crowd as they danced, swayed and tapped their feet to the beat.  The international language of joy spread across everyone’s face.

Situated next to the Roman Forum, musical notes suspended us in a moment.  The entertainers beamed at their audience’s response.  As I tapped my feet, I realised how few people placed money in the guitar case, and no one would part with ten euros to buy the compilation.   Many people expected the impromptu entertainment to be free.

The Trio must have spent a lifetime perfecting their art and teasing out every single note.  I tried to imagine their stories.  Who were the loves of their lives?  How did they manage perform the music with such soul? As a gesture of kindness from a writer to musicians, I decided to pay the ten euros for the CD. The trio smiled again but looked a little surprised.  My action prompted a few others to buy the music.

I believe people had forgotten that we can’t always expect to be entertained for free.  Alas, other people continued to record the music on their phones and never looked up.  However, I did hear the happy clang of coins hitting the guitar as I walked away.

 

10 thoughts on “Moments of Joy”

    1. Let’s hope the market recovers. I would have expected people to buy CDs during lockdown as it is a great way to escape.

    1. I enjoyed revisiting Rome and writing this. I have been listening to the music I bought today. Lovely! The sun is shining too. Thanks for you good wishes. x

      1. I have been in the garden too. Isn’t it great to work outside in the autumn sunshine.

  1. You make some important points here Jessie. I too enjoyed some wonderful free music at the Forum in Rome last year. There did not appear to be anything available to buy at that time but my videos of the place were made quite magical by the music that was being played, almost as a backdrop to the surroundings. I will certainly be more aware next time after reading your thoughts on this. I really love your concluding thoughts here.
    Best wishes,
    Anita

    1. Thanks for dropping by to visit and share the moments. Rome is magical and I never tire of it. Have a lovely day! x

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