Only Ten, but the Sound of a Hundred
Smooth and slender, gracefully curved,
Powerfully gentle, fiercely soothing,
Their touch is a light coating of butter,
Yet each is individual, firm – like a bean,
They are agile and accurate, swift and acrobatic,
Their skills channel something greater,
Architects, painters, engineers, decorators,
Working together to create a masterpiece.
They are beautiful, to be treasured
Oh what I wouldn't give, for a set
Of pianist's fingers.
Any comments are much appreciated!
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yeahh.. i believe this is a piece that many people would never take the time to write.
It has the art of imagery that many people do not possess.
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Great tribute. I have just come across a couple of ragtime CD's that I absolutely adore. At the opposite end of the spectrum I was listening to Rick Wakeman Master recordings last night. What a rush! His compositions are so classic yet contemporary yet futuristic yet something-still-else. I have collected as many Synthesizer CD's as I possibly can... Wendy Carlos, EL&P, Yes, Wakeman, Don Dorsey, Claude Bolling, etc. Jon Lord is another amazing artist. Ah, there are so many... but alas, I came here to comment on your poetry!
When I got up to architects, painters, etc. I went back to the beginning to see if I could deduce what you were driving at, but failed. Your ending was a good surprise and like you, I would love to have a set.
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This was beautifully crafted from beginning to end. When I reached the end I was so taken that I had to read it again, now knowing the subject matter. I particularly loved line 8 and the analogy of the artist as an architect, etc. The only line that I found a little out of synch was #1..a light coating of butter. I would have preferred something that spoke of a gentle touch like velvet rather than greasy like butter. Otherwise I thought this was a wonderful poem. I will look for some of your other works.
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after reading your word i was like....hmmmm.... not even what i had in mind! great poem!
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Haha, happy that I gave you a surprise at least! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment.
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I think you did an outstanding job on this poem. Another magnificent poem to your collection. This is a great poem. I love it all... the poem, the background, the topic....it's all great. there is a depth and undertone to this that goes and flows excellently. keep writing......you have a lot to offer. Best of wishes to you. good luck in all that you do....peace always in all ways.
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Thanks for the comment, especially glad you enjoyed the topic!
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Gorgeous.
...but I know you're going to want more that that. ^^;;
This poem builds up like a piano piece- starting with a small but powerful line, and then all the rest slowly coming together to build a crescendo, which melds into the very end- startling and revealing. The subject is fresh, the imagery is very nice, and... hell, as an amatuer keyboardist, what /I/ wouldn't give for pianists fingers! They are truly a gift. -
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Thanks for the poem, I like the musical analogy you used in your comment
Wow, you're the second pianist/keyboard-ist that I've met here!
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The originality is very well thought out and I really loved the play on expressives to convey such unique thoughts to your readers. Over all I really enjoy poems such as this, the one you have written so well here!!!!!
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Thanks for your comment, it's great to hear the things I did well so that I know what works and what doesn't!
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Can hear the music
What an unusual write, however very nicely done. Great pen is just like music and by reading this; it is indeed music to the soul. I loved the imagery being an artist ones sees the rhythm in works of art. This piece has that melody with those silky
Smooth and slender, gracefully curved,
powerfully gentle, fiercely soothing,
their touch is a light coating of butter
Fingers. Fantastic and very well done. Huge thanks for taking the time out to read my very limited writing skills. Your comments go along way to enforce that positive feedback is indeed a gift and I appreciate them immensely.
Will read more when time is on my side.
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Thanks for commenting on my poem, good to hear that you like the imagery. And no problem for reading your poems, I love giving feedback that helps poets grow.
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Love the uniqueness!!! You are right- You dont usually see poetry about this often! That is what makes it so wonderful. Keep up the beautiful writing and God bless!
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Thanks!
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