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Quiet Masterpiece

A merciless rhythm haunts him in the chill, indigo night thrilling scales move restlessly inside his tormented mind aching to be released. He stares outside the rippled windowpane vacuous trees are scattered shivering lifeless leaves swirl about in listless clumps yet the breath of revival awaits. If only his fingers could move again to feel the luxury of strong fingers dancing over the keyboard releasing compositions from the flaming desire in his soul. The ache of longing overwhelms him weakly, he hums an intricate tune as cerulean frost collects on high arched windows angels listen with rapt attention.

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Tom Valles

Date: 12/4/2023 10:11:00 AM

Laura, mesmerizing verses! You are incredibly gifted. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. A fav!

Laura Leiser
Date: 12/5/2023 7:13:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. I don’t deserve the high compliments, but I’m happy you faved my poem! Thanks, again! :)

Robertina B.

Date: 11/16/2023 5:02:00 AM

Such a glorious write, Laura.. I really enjoyed this Gem! Your talent shines, my friend.. Many blessings to you!

Laura Leiser
Date: 11/16/2023 6:35:00 PM

Thank you, Robertina! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/12/2023 2:39:00 AM

This is such a gorgeous verse Laura that’s captivating right from the opening line,’A merciless rhythm haunts him’ right through to it’s beautiful concluding line,’ angel’s listen with rapt attention’. So poetically well written. You depicted the scene, the aching loss, so well that the reader is transported there at the keyboard with him gently urging him on!A creative soul will always live on. Loved it! Thank you for sharing. Hugs xx

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/14/2023 9:26:00 AM

Thank you, Christina, for your kind and generous comments! I’m so glad this moved you, and appreciate you stopping by! :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/9/2023 11:19:00 PM

A marvelous writing with full of passion and love for the master and his masterpiece. It's, indeed, a quiet masterpiece. I came across this today, as I was a bit busy with other works. Congratulations!

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/10/2023 8:17:00 AM

Thank you for your generous comments, Christuraj. I’m so glad you liked this! :)

Silent One

Date: 10/9/2023 1:12:00 PM

A masterpiece of silence indeed.. you crafted a wonderful poem on the theme...Thank you for writing and congratulations on your placement..

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/9/2023 1:46:00 PM

Thank you for my placement in your contest, Silent! I loved the prompts you set for this one. :)

Craig Cornish

Date: 10/8/2023 1:04:00 PM

And, you have a lovely mind dear Laura--shows the frustration we all stumble through (no pun) - when our coordination doesn't match our will

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/8/2023 2:14:00 PM

You’re kind comment is so sweet, Craig..thank you for stopping by! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/6/2023 11:01:00 PM

Laura, I love the vivid images evoked by this beautifully composed poem, and I adored the final line. Blessings

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/7/2023 5:12:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn. So happy you enjoyed this! :)

Bill Baker

Date: 10/6/2023 4:52:00 PM

Though our bodies might fail us at times that beautiful spirit lives on ... we can still be creative for a different audience. Lovely poetry, Laura. It was nice to read your poetry again. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/7/2023 5:13:00 PM

Thank you, Bill. I agree with you..so glad you stopped by to comment! :)

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 10/4/2023 10:15:00 AM

Just beautiful, Laura.

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/5/2023 7:05:00 AM

Thank you, Dale! I appreciate your kind comment! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/3/2023 9:07:00 PM

You are a good story teller. Thanks for sharing your art. I also appreciated your visit.

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/4/2023 4:21:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. I appreciate you stopping by! :)

Gary Radice

Date: 10/2/2023 2:49:00 PM

Like Aysha I too imagined symphony music in the background. In the first two stanzas I imagined a fortissimo - almost gothic - sounding piece playing yet in the last two stanzas the music became slower, quieter reflecting loss and loneliness..and then just a single piano note or two playing before silence.. I lose myself in great poetry sometimes and I'm happy to say that lost myself in this. Cheers - Gary

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/2/2023 9:29:00 PM

Thank you for the high compliments, Gary! I’m glad my poem let your imagination take flight! :)

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 10/1/2023 4:06:00 PM

Beautiful, for some reason I read this imagining symphony music in the background. :)

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/1/2023 7:49:00 PM

Thank you, Aysha! I can imagine that, as well. I’m glad that this poem is open to interpretation and one’s imagination. :)

The Situation

Date: 10/1/2023 2:36:00 PM

A reminder that age is reaching into our lives. No matter who you are to live is also to die. And lossing the masterful abilitise we use to have is all part of life.

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/1/2023 7:51:00 PM

Yes, I agree with you, Situation. That’s why life is so precious and we should embrace each moment that God has given us. :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/30/2023 11:37:00 PM

Oh wow! An awesome, soulful write, Laura!

Laura Leiser
Date: 10/1/2023 4:37:00 AM

Thank you, Seeker! :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/30/2023 7:42:00 PM

Laura, reading your wonderful writing invokes a myriad of captivating and vivid images in the mind, like a mesmerizing tapestry woven with intricate metaphors. The sheer beauty and artistry in the way this piece is written is awe-inspiring

Laura Leiser
Date: 9/30/2023 8:45:00 PM

Thank you so much, for your very generous comments, Lasaad! I truly appreciate this! :)