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I wondered what she was about to do this image slowly hardened like cement she sat erect upon the wooden stool I gazed as if she were a monument she placed her hands on the piano keys a melody declared yes she could play my daughter beckoned, "again 'nanna please" mother smiled then continued to amaze a bit of rust did show, but did not last her Amazing Grace made us sing along she played gospel with flair the die was cast this well-kept secret erupted in song though sad for not hearing her play before I silenced my grief then begged her for more

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Date: 11/25/2021 7:54:00 PM
This poem is so tender and beautifully written, Ricky. I could just picture the scene in my mind..enjoyed this! God bless! :)
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Ricky Muse
Date: 11/26/2021 11:06:00 AM
Thanks Laura. This poem is nothing more than a photograph. Thanks again..............peace!
Date: 1/2/2021 6:27:00 AM
Ahh!! Great that your mom is so talented as to be able to play the piano and sad that she had kept it a secret. Congrats on this winner. Sara
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Ricky Muse
Date: 1/9/2021 10:37:00 AM
Thank you Sara. Happy New Year.
Date: 11/25/2017 2:19:00 PM
A beautiful sonnet for your first entry here Richard. I play the piano and can't imagine not playing for even a week!!! So happy that you discovered this apparently well kept secret :) Best, Judy
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Ricky Muse
Date: 11/28/2017 6:46:00 PM
Judith this poem was truly therapeutic. All the best..............peace!
Date: 10/29/2017 8:07:00 PM
Richard, your poem has such a smooth graceful flow, from one lush line to the next, a beautifully silky cascade of tender thoughts and touching images that I so enjoyed... Especially love your title and your last line - poignant and so endearing!
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Ricky Muse
Date: 10/30/2017 8:50:00 AM
Thanks Susan. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your kind words. This poem was written with the eyes. Thanks again......................peace!
Date: 9/17/2017 6:19:00 AM
A lovely and touching poem, Richard. Welcome to Soup! Regards // paul
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Ricky Muse
Date: 9/17/2017 11:28:00 AM
Thank you my friend. The Soup is a wonderful place for a poet.
Date: 9/13/2017 6:43:00 AM
A wondrous thing to discover a whole new facet to a person think we know. Like finding a treasure. well expressed.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 9/13/2017 8:56:00 PM
Ah yes art does imitate life. Amazing how true that is. Thanks for stopping by............peace!
Date: 8/30/2017 10:20:00 AM
A good imagination.
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Date: 8/30/2017 10:10:00 AM
A lovely poem.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/31/2017 8:27:00 PM
Richard welcome to the Poetry Soup.
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Ricky Muse
Date: 8/31/2017 7:36:00 PM
Thank you for stopping bye. I'm new to this site. More poems on the way.
Date: 8/30/2017 9:55:00 AM
Amazing Grace is my favourite song. I get tears in my eyes when I hear that song.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/31/2017 8:29:00 PM
Welcome toPoetry Soup.

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