Opening these keys

by Poet on the Piano   Oct 13, 2013


Music is anticipating
the moment I reject the
caves within my heart,
hieroglyphic headaches
that chafe skin and rupture
reasons not to move.

Songs that cause my
lips and hips to leap
are overfilling
this notebook.

I will have the courage-
turning on the piano,
leaving windows open,
playing melodies even
if someone is listening
through the wall.

I am going to try-
letting my hands be raised,
letting my throat own the
air I've watched live
independently for
too long.

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Written 10/13/13 @ 1:35 PM

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  • 11 years ago

    by Redangelwings

    This is a very beautiful poem Maryanne. I agree with Tara here. You do seem to seize the day so to speak. You want to overcome your fears maybe as you open your window. I think that was my favorite part. You want the world to hear what you play. I also love the part where you talk about singing and dancing then writing about it :). I think we are all fearless when we are alone but it does take so much courage when all eyes are upon you. I love how you seem to say that even if someone is listening it doesn't matter anymore.It only matters what you think. This is very bbeautiful indeed . :)

  • 11 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    Carpe Diem: Sieze the day...

    I love the way this was written, it was melodic and that made me smile. Sometimes we don't see what is before us, but this is such a beautiful piece, it makes me reflect on so much,

    We share a passion for music, although there is not a tuneful bone in my body, unlike you, miss bucketful of talent

    xxx

  • 11 years ago

    by Lifesbreath

    Exciting write! I enjoyed this very much.

  • 11 years ago

    by Chelsey

    I like the simplicity in this piece. Its nice to read 'misc' poems every now and then, I find them refreshing because the topic is always random.

    We often write about the art of writing, but not the art of playing...well that is if youre musically talented :)

    I envy your piano skills, and I envy your poetry about it....must be cool to be an artist in more ways than one!

    Really love that opening stanza by the way. I enjoyed the way you used 'hieroglyphic' and 'chafe'....just an interesting opening.

    Well done :)