He views the world through melancholy eyes,
as bitter tears of torment take control.
His heart a tragic melody belies,
the suffering that plagues his mortal soul.
A heartfelt tale of agony and woe
prompts a masterpiece on ivory keys,
A rousing symphony, as fine as aged Bordeaux,
made sweeter by the trials of misery.
Heartache like a driven ghost of passion
fulfills his destiny, with embittered rage.
His triumph is tempered with compassion,
when his concerto begins center stage.
The maestro leads a soft hypnotic trance
A thrilling tribute to a turbulent romance
Brian Bressler � 2000