THE CONCERT

Fragrant night of June

the mist falls slowly

in silence

at the distance

blocking the intrusive light

of the Hollywood sign.

The orchestra and the coir

dressed in black

slowly take their places

making so little noise,

they resemble invisible shadows

ready for an unforgettable night

of peace and harmony.

Only in California this experience makes sense

people speaking so many different languages

the crow is an orchestra by itself,

these people are as vital as the instruments

to make this night very special.

One purpose brings all nations together to celebrate

without the hate that often corrupt their lives

today is perhaps more special

since the program includes Spanish songs

and here the color of the skin doesn’t matter

the important issue here is the atmosphere

and the universal language of music

that Andrea Bocelli commands.

A sold out Hollywood Bowl

the perfect place to capture

the essence of humanity

with all the color

with all the flavor

with smiles and gestures

only human interaction can bring,

if only more people would realize this

there would be not so much trouble in their lives.

As the sky was turning black

the colors and the sounds in the stage were more vivid,

the picnic areas,

 the leftovers,

the empty wine bottles,

were cleaned and recycled.

How funny

rich people, dressed in their best

 eating on the floor

while thousands walk by

that image resembles some of the places

in the third world

where there is no money for tables and chairs

and everybody shares the food

and celebrate that at least there is some food for the day.

 Finally, the moment all are waiting for

 the orchestra brings out those emotions

humans keep hidden inside for moments like this

and it is impossible not to let a tear fall slowly

when Andrea sings those Spanish songs

that are rooted in the hearts

and the memory goes back

to those happy memories of yesterday

and for an instant the images of the people

that we love are in a single frame

the most valuable treasure we have.

Andrea’s voice is a lullaby

is the soft embrace of a love one

when those nostalgic moments make us cry,

when those happy moments make us laugh

yes, this is the best gift one can get

thank you my love for giving what matter the most

the memories

the love of music

the human interaction

but most important

the happiness of being in love with you.

The End.