“I don’t have it in me anymore.” he had said.
One of the best guitarists of his time and his personal favourite, John was flabbergasted that he had to counsel Alex. Creative shutdowns weren’t unheard of in his profession, yet knowing that the man whose music had been his companion on many a lonely nights disturbed him.
Alex’s last collaboration was over a year ago and its failure had driven him into a shell. Rumourmongers had already written him off. He was so depressed that he hadn’t touched his priced guitar in months.
John knew he had to try something out of ordinary here. Music was lot more than big labels, setting records or thunderous sales; it was a spiritual experience. The sound of nature didn’t make a dime, but was priceless!
Walking together, John knew Alex felt the magic again. Music hadn’t deserted him. Not yet.
Linking this with Mayuri and Tina for #FridayFotoFiction
Very well written Varsha ????
Thank you, Radhi. 🙂
Indeed music brings spiritual satisfaction and much more than having the hit numbers heartwarming story
Indeed, Bushra. Glad you understood that.
As I write this I’m listening to music right now! ???? Liked your story!
Thank you Snehal. Enjoy your music. 🙂
Music helps you feel stress free. I must say you have put the post so nicely. I am heading to grab my headphones. I really need some good music.
Thank you so much Jiya. 🙂
This story kind of reminded me of Hugh Grant starrer Music and Lyrics. Failure is difficult to take up, but if you get a good companion, one can get over with it.
I love both Hugh Grant and that movie! One can always tide over with good company.
The sound is nature is something truly magical. Love how you’ve written the short story.
Thank you, Sangeeta. 🙂
Very beautifully you penned down all these. Music is the best companion for all time. Music helps me to feel great and stress free.
Thank you Minakshi. Music is therapeutic and so relaxing. Truly the best companion.
Wawwww simply amazing
Thanks Aditya.
Loved your command on language and expression, Varsha. This was particularly lovely “Music was lot more than big labels, setting records or thunderous sales; it was a spiritual experience. The sound of nature didn’t make a dime, but was priceless”!
Glad you liked it, Gayatri. Thank you! I believe in that line. Much like writing, music loses its meaning if we commercialise it without any restraint.
I agree Varsha. Glad to meet someone who shares the same ethos as you.
Same here. 🙂
Such a beautiful read… you are so creative with words ????
Thank you Deepika.
Love how You have written this short stories. I really feel you should consider writing a fiction.
Thank you Preetjyot. It God wills, may be some day I will write fiction. ???? *fingers crossed*
lovely! some music is spiritual experience indeed!
Thank you so much, Ishi. 🙂
Music is everywhere. It’s a spiritual experience that makes our mind soothe and makes our life journey lyrical.
How right you are. Life is incomplete without music.
Wow! Too good! Short but perfect! Loved it
Thanks Mrinal.
Beautuful story .Music and creativity need inner peace .Its not just about money .Its about creating
Music and peace are inter-connected. One leads to another. Personal experience. Creating it is where the whole talent of blending them lies.
The love and talent fro music never dies, it just needs reignited.Lovely one Varsh!
Thanks Sara. Glad you liked it.
Music is the only thing which is with us all d tym ….we need music in each n evrythng….
That’s true. Music is everywhere around us.
Very lovely post and yes music is just like a stress buster.
Thank you so much!
Good one. So much true.
Thank you. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Very well written. I tend to get into the shell once I fail. But this post is very motivational and has made me realize that we shouldn’t let failure define us!
We can be in a shell for a while but eventually we need to get out. Failure is but the first step towards success.
Wow, I adore the way you have written! “The sound of nature didn’t make a dime, but was priceless”. Can completely relate to it! It is peaceful ????
Thank you so much! 🙂
It’s a beautiful read about creativity, though times and a friend in needs. Thanks for linking up with #FridayFotoFiction.
Thanks Tina. When times get rough ans creativity dries up it is our friends that can help us sail through. 🙂
Varsha you indeed have an amazing capability to put together the words and bring out a wonderful write-up. I loved reading the posts. A fact that we all know but its beautifully coming out in your posts is that we should not sit back after a failure but should work and bounce back with something better and different. I loved both the characters John and Alex.
Thank you so much, Rakhi. We often tend to forget the pain and hard work behind every note that we hear. I tried to imagine what effect failure has on it. Glad you liked it. 🙂
I am so glad Alex had such a great friend in John.
Loved your take on the prompt, Varsha.
Thank you for writing for #FridayFotoFiction
Thanks Mayuri. I took my time to write this so as not to replicate any scenarios already written about. It was tough but I had fun doing this!
Handholding is so necessary in creative field and this is such a nice piece to share. Yes its also necessary in blogging world too. WHat do you think?
Absolutely. Handholding is for comfort, assurance and also some motivation when required. Blogging world is more creative than the credit it is usually given. If it helps us all rise up together, why not? 🙂
A friend as a wall and music as a call… what else one may need to bounce back? Heart warming tale!
– Anagha From Team MocktailMommies