Clay

by Poet on the Piano   Dec 16, 2013


Your right hand masked all of your face,
eyes tunneled behind rough skin.
I'd never seen you like this...

no one noticed or gave a questioning
stare, they kept chattering
like mockingbirds trying to invoke
music from nineteenth century
choir lofts.

Defeated, you looked defeated,
when usually you are poised on that
bench, fingers sounding trumpets
and feet agilely reaching for
pedals in blind trust.

It wasn't a simple gesture-
your soul cowered and I feared
after so much time being
underappreciated,
you would slink away.

The spinning wheel would slow
and there would be no more memories
to create or love to build.

Yet, you don't know how strong you are,
(you don't know).

-
Written 12/16/13 @ 10:02 AM

Thought about writing this poem all day yesterday. Finally had the chance to write it.

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  • 10 years ago

    by Narph

    I really appreciate the balance in this poem: the imagery and the story telling are beautifully matched. I'm amazed at how well the poet captured a single moment in so much detail without bogging down the poem unnecessarily. The description of the people not paying attention in the second stanza ("they kept chattering like mockingbirds trying to invoke music from nineteenth century choir lofts") is perfect. I love the history and the specifics that you included, and I love how you integrated your voice into the telling ("Defeated, you looked defeated"). Overall this is an excellent piece, it seems like you really understand your craft and your poetic voice.

  • 10 years ago

    by Jay

    Again another well written poem! I really enjoy your writings. :) Keep writing you have a serious gift!!!

  • 10 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    This piece truly touched me MaryAnne, it really was beautiful to read. You draw me in every time you write, you leave a imprint in my heart and get me thinking...you are amazing...and I thank you for another awesome piece of poetry.

    Love ya xx

  • 10 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Very happy you wrote this... I adore your ability to touch the reader and help them to relate... love this piece MaryAnne :-)

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