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In the Repetition of a Kiss

In The Repetition Of A Kiss When I leave the house to follow traffic patterns Tie and suitcase in my hand Running through the door to find rush hour I buy and sell gold bullion for a living On the grand piano, the one my wife and I can’t play I leave a hurried message “My dear, I’ll be back soon.” “I love you so.” “Please have the help clean the piano.” “The one that you and I can’t play.” “But if I make it rich, you and I can get some lessons.” “We’ll play an Oratorio. Opera or an Anthem Or perhaps a symphony or two one day.” In between each number we will practice kissing In the end, if we learn nothing, on this instrument Our hearts and lips will follow every note in memory In the repetition of a kiss I leave you a kiss. As always, I will miss you In the repetition of a kiss Created 9/08/14 by: Earl Schumacker - Theme- “Leave You A Kiss” The Poet II – Poetry Contest

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Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/7/2014 8:54:00 PM

My favorite so far..I am smitten with the piano that you both cant play...BG

Earl Schumacker
Date: 9/7/2014 10:59:00 PM

Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for your interest. I'm glad you enjoyed it. As far as the piano; according to the illustrated story here, both seem to be educated and rich. (They have employees you know.) Maybe they are too much in love for such mundane trivial things as lessons....They are too busy kissing. Thanks again. Take care. Earl