by ear
those simple melodies
those tonic pitches
of ice chimes
and lemonade
those rounds of laughter
that tickle
and unlock
those tippy scales
that rise
and spill secrets
i play them all
as i've
known them
head
to toe
heart and soul
2014-Rene
For Magpie Tales
Image via Magpie Tales #205
I love what you have done with this prompt--how many times have i played and heard heart and soul? It is a part of my life that has threaded itself through the years--really a wonderful write
ReplyDeleteWarm and humorous. Nice, what you got out of that picture!
ReplyDeletePearl
I love "those tippy scales", which interprets the photo perfectly.....especially love your closing lines.
ReplyDeleteIt is a part of my life that has threaded itself through the years--really a wonderful write
ReplyDeleteOh lovely, and indeed I hear it too!
ReplyDeletePlay them all yes, the rounds of laughter and all that it takes! Wonderful write Rene!
ReplyDeleteHank
Sharply alive; beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteAwesome write one of my favorites this week! Thanks for entertaining me.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I do enjoy a musical all rounder!
ReplyDeleteYou have an ear for music. It shines through in this.
ReplyDeleteto dance to our own tune.....
ReplyDeleteHey, that last line would make a good title for a song! ;-)
ReplyDeleteReading this makes me imagine what it would have been like watching her slip those shoes off, and set them on the bench before she sat on the piano. You made it possible to hear the tune. I think it would sound good against the rain, with a drink in hand.
ReplyDeleteDelicious...pour me one please...
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have composed this almost musical poem,
ReplyDeletelemon and sugar
ReplyDeleterim the glass
I want mine cold....