Just when I had grown used to silences
out comes sheet music from dusty binder sleeve.
Yesterday’s corded tensions
fall, unstrung, as heart-lightly I
unwittingly hum ‘Shave and a Haircut’ and ‘Let It Go.’
Long after the keyboard closes, joy echoes on.
Graceful Press Poetry 
Love this–music is a wonderful creation.
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I think I took it for granted, growing up. It’s a blessing to see my kids enjoy it.
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Love the “dusty binder sleeve”…reminds me of straightening up the bookshelves and finding one of those sleeves. I went over to the piano and got lost in playing through the sheet music inside and found that a whole afternoon had gone… 🙂
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We had a musical weekend…my younger daughter is learning ‘Let It Go,’ and my son is designing a video game with a soundtrack of classical piano. They get out of school Wed…the house will not be quiet for awhile! Guess I’d better get my playing time in now.
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I loved this joyful look at the sounds of music. Well written.
God bless you,
Cheryl
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Thank you, Cheryl.
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music is always joyful…I enjoyed reading it…
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Yes, I think even when it’s not “happy,” it can still bring deep joy. Thanks for reading!
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I love how you’ve used words here! great work 😀
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Thank you. 🙂
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I like the language here. “Heart-lightly…” I will remember that.
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Pretty low-key week for me…only one hyphen. 😉 Thanks for your kind comment.
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I like hyphens, too. Actually, I am addicted to the em dash. 🙂
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Haha, me too–especially in prose. Sometimes I look back over paragraphs and cringe. But they are just so lovely and useful!
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A piano can make such beautiful sounds
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One of my (many) favorite instruments! Thanks for reading.
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Lyrical and lovely 42, Jennifer. “Let it go” – the theme of life 🙂
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Oh, thanks so much. My other Disney theme song: “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it…”
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That last line resounds like an echo!
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Thanks, Nate. 🙂
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Jennifer, my mom loved playing the piano and so your wonderful references brought back happy memories for me. A lovely piece and full of emotion. :))
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Oh, I’m glad it had some good associations for you!
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Such a joyful noise indeed!
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Yes, even when it’s a bit loud or not perfect…Thanks for reading!
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Being able to read and play music is such a gift–I loved how you ended this.
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Thanks, Marcy.
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My mom plays three musical instrument, so your post made me home sick and happy. Beautifully done, Jennifer. I loved how you ended it.
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I’m glad it touched you…thanks so much for your comment.
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Music to soothe the savage soul. Nice ending!
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Thank you! It does amaze me, the power music can have.
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aww we have my family’s old piano in the living room.. the kids won’t let me play it. As soon as I sit down they run over and start pounding on the keys. So I let them pound. ha ha One day I’ll have a turn. 🙂 I enjoyed this one!
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It’s contagious…and those extra hands can add some interesting chords. 🙂
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“Yesterday’s corded tensions” is brilliantly evocative. This was a great read. Well done, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Meg. (I kinda liked that line, too.) 🙂
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Lovely. Music can carry us away.
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Yes…mirror our mood, lift our spirits…
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