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The Silent Symphony

A Tale of Unheard Melodies

By GIPublished 3 years ago 2 min read
by Binti Malu

In the bustling city of Harmonia, known for its vibrant music scene, lived a man named Eli. Eli was unlike anyone else in Harmonia; he was born deaf. Despite his inability to hear the music that filled the city's air, Eli had a deep love for the melodies he could not hear.

Eli worked as a caretaker in the city's great concert hall. Every night he watched the musicians fill the hall with music, their faces glowing with passion. He could see the rhythm in their movements, the harmony in their coordination and the melody in their expressions. He could not hear the music, but he could feel it.

One day, while cleaning the concert hall, Eli found an old, discarded violin. He picked it up and felt the smooth wood and tight strings. He had seen musicians play the violin countless times, their fingers dancing on the strings, their bows moving in a rhythm that seemed to tell a story. Inspired, Eli decided to learn the violin.

Every night, after the concert hall had emptied, Eli practised playing the violin. He imitated the movements he had seen, his fingers pressing down on the strings, his bow moving back and forth. He could not hear the sounds he was making, but he could feel the vibrations through the violin, each one a quiet note in his silent symphony.

Word of Eli's late-night practices soon spread throughout Harmonia. People were fascinated by the deaf man playing the violin, his music unheard but not unfelt. They would gather outside the concert hall, their eyes closed as they felt the vibrations of Eli's music, their hearts moved by the silent symphony.

Eli's music became a sensation in Harmonia. People began to appreciate music in a new way, not just through their ears, but through their hearts. They learned to feel the rhythm, sense the harmony and experience the melody, just as Eli did.

One night the conductor of the town orchestra invited Eli to play in a concert. Eli was nervous, but he accepted. As he stood on the stage, violin in hand, he could feel the anticipation in the air. He began to play, his fingers moving along the strings, his bow creating silent tones. The audience closed their eyes and felt the music in their hearts, their souls moved by the silent symphony.

Eli's performance was a success. He received a standing ovation, the applause echoing through the concert hall. Eli may not have been able to hear the applause, but he could see it, the clapping hands a visual symphony of appreciation.

Eli's story is a testament to the power of passion and determination. It shows that even in the face of adversity, you can find a way to express yourself, to create something beautiful. It's a reminder that music is felt as well as heard, and that every heart has its own silent symphony waiting to be played.

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  • elvin3 years ago

    good way

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