Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Keyboard

"To play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable"
                                                                                  Beethoven

Hands above the keyboard, flexible fingers start to dance
Up and down, back and forth, so skillfully they prance
Interpreting a dream  into a poem without words
Awakening both heart and soul, emotions swiftly stirred

The restless soul is soothed, unsolicited tears fall
Such beauty in the sadness that the heart becomes enthralled
Soft and sweet love unrequited,  sobs in every phrase
I quietly sit and listen as "Moonlight Sonata" plays

Thirty six, fifty two, black and white piano keys
Serenading time and making music written to appease
The fingers slowly moving in a minor c sharp chord
Which brings me back full circle, hands at rest above keyboard.


     Daniel Turner
         3/11/23

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Gershon Wolf April 4, 2023 at 6:41 PM Thanks for the concert, Daniel von Beethoven! Daniel Turner April 5, 2023 at 5:27 AM Thanks. GW. That's maestro to you. LOL Great to see you. Take care:)

Sara Kendrick April 4, 2023 at 6:14 AM I have read your winner in Constance's contest and found it interesting. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 6:29 AM Thank you, Mrs Sara. Hope you are well today. Have a beautiful day. It's supposed to tornado here again tonight.

Constance La France April 3, 2023 at 3:31 PM Daniel, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 6:28 AM Thanks, Constance for the inspiring topic:)

Gordon Mcconnell March 20, 2023 at 4:40 AM Lovely penning Daniel, really well written and a great quote from Beethoven. Blessings,Gordon Daniel Turner March 20, 2023 at 3:12 PM Thank you, Gordon. Always good to see you. Hoping you are feeling better:)

Linda Alice Fowler March 16, 2023 at 1:06 PM Wow, Daniel. Stunning! Congratulations! :) Daniel Turner March 16, 2023 at 1:12 PM Thank you, Linda. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Joseph May March 15, 2023 at 10:31 AM Dropping back with Congrats on your win Daniel Daniel Turner March 17, 2023 at 11:16 PM Thank you, Joseph. Sorry about taking so long to reply. Have a great weekend.

Lisa Ricci March 15, 2023 at 7:53 AM Daniel. Hello. Be proud of your execution. It was a wonderful poetic touch how you came full circle to close your ending. I very much like and respect that element. Yes, the keyboard is nothing until the composer or musician places his heart and soul on top of it and I will further agree with your quote of Beethoven (smile). Have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing with us. Daniel Turner March 15, 2023 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Lisa. It is always my pleasure when you drop by. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Mystic Rose Rose March 14, 2023 at 2:48 PM I have always loved the sound of a well tuned piano and a skilled musician dear Daniel, I hear the music of your heart, and oh how sweet it is ! gl Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 3:13 PM Hello Rose. Always makes me smile to look up and see your smiling face:) Thank you for your kind comment and for the smile:)

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2023 at 1:12 PM Hmm, I think someone here understand piano keys!! This is lovely, Danny, and i love Moonlight Sonata. Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 3:03 PM Thank you, Andrea. Your long time support of my efforts means a lot to me. You are a dear friend. I treasure your kindness.

Robert Gorelick March 14, 2023 at 12:20 PM Much poetry, pose and song composed concern love unrequited. I believe there should be more poems about love simply quitted, reality check. Most soulfully described love torn asunder! Robert Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 12:33 PM Thank you Robert. Nice to see you. I appreciate the friendly visit and your support. Have a great evening.

Anitha Jayasankar March 14, 2023 at 10:10 AM This is such an interesting write and I loved the quote Daniel. Best wishes in the contest. God bless... ~ Ani Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM Thank you, Ani. I appreciate your time and support. great to see you again:)

Eve Roper March 14, 2023 at 10:01 AM lovely verse, my friend. Good luck in the contest. hugs eve

Demetrios Trifiatis March 14, 2023 at 8:52 AM You have created a symphony with your words, my dearest friend, Daniel, that only an initiate could ever perform its melody. Congratulations. Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 9:20 AM Thank you, Demetrios. Long time no see. It joys me to see you are doing well. I appreciate your kindness and your support.

Valsa George March 13, 2023 at 9:23 PM Beyond rating ! Simply excellent ! The dexterity with which the hands move over the key board.....! Music can vibrate every chord of the heart and can cause tears of joy. Congratulations on your first place win, dear Daniel. Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 6:35 AM Thank you, Valsa. You are too kind. I really appreciate your support. "Music washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life."

Gershon Wolf March 13, 2023 at 7:06 PM Excellent, Daniel! Ludvig von B. would be proud of you!! Here's to real music. Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 7:17 PM Thank you, GW. I was listening to his 9th symphony just yesterday. It is beyond comprehension that in the early 1800's he wrote it after he became deaf. Mind boggling. I appreciate your time, comment and support. Have a great evening my friend.

Paul Willason March 13, 2023 at 5:10 PM Wired in to that place where music and the soul speak the same language. Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 5:54 PM Yes, the best place to be! Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate your support. I hope the scarecrow stays in the yard tonight:)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 13, 2023 at 2:13 PM - I'm not musical at all... can't read a single note ...a lovely poem, Daniel - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 2:25 PM Poetry is music in a way and you are a very good poet. We'll give you a pass:) Thank you for a lovely visit, Anne.

Paula Goldsmith March 13, 2023 at 1:06 PM Congratulations on your win. Writers need passion to write. You had it here. Have a blessed day writing away..................... Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 1:58 PM Thank you, Paula. I appreciate your kindness and support' Great to see you today. I hope you had a great weekend.

Jim Slaughter March 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM This is lovely, Daniel, and I love what Ludwig had to say, also. I took piano lessons when I was a teenager. I finally got to a point where I could barely manage "Beautiful Dreamer" with both hands, and then I threw in the towel. A singer I was...a musician...never. Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 11:42 AM Thank you, Jim. I played the trumpet for 8 years. My mom always had a piano and I did learn a little (very little) I had too many other interests at the time. I appreciate you stopping by to chat and for your support. have a wonderful afternoon.

Panagiota Romios March 13, 2023 at 10:49 AM This is close to music! I can’t explain.it. Well crafted. Panagiota Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 11:40 AM Thank you, pangie. A very kind thing to say. I appreciate your time and support. Are you having a good day? I hope so:)

Victor Buhagiar March 13, 2023 at 7:22 AM Great imagery for the contest. Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 7:29 AM Thank for stopping by and commenting, Victor.

Anisha Dutta March 12, 2023 at 11:51 PM 'Unsolicited tears'...'seranading time'..hands at rest above keyboard. So nice.... Sure to win. Blessings Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 5:46 AM Thank you, Anisha. Great to see you this morning. I hope all is well with you sweet lady:)

Mahtab Bangalee March 12, 2023 at 11:01 PM beautiful flow of poetic expression; nice to read; best wishes for the contest Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 5:44 AM Thank you, Mahtab. I appreciate your kindness and support. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you my friend.

Fin Chuuk March 12, 2023 at 10:28 PM WOW, Danny!!! Piano has that shooting melody to the soul. And you’re playing it magnificently my friend. Awesome job, I loved it :) Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 5:38 AM Thank you Fin. I appreciate your kindness and your support. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

K. Parker March 12, 2023 at 7:28 PM Done, ok. :)

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