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

Date: 4/4/2023 6:41:00 PM

Thanks for the concert, Daniel von Beethoven!

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/5/2023 5:27:00 AM

Thanks. GW. That's maestro to you. LOL Great to see you. Take care:)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/4/2023 6:14:00 AM

I have read your winner in Constance's contest and found it interesting. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/4/2023 6:29:00 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

Date: 4/3/2023 3:31:00 PM

Daniel, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/4/2023 6:28:00 AM

Thanks, Constance for the inspiring topic:)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/20/2023 4:40:00 AM

Lovely penning Daniel, really well written and a great quote from Beethoven. Blessings,Gordon

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/20/2023 3:12:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon. Always good to see you. Hoping you are feeling better:)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/16/2023 1:06:00 PM

Wow, Daniel. Stunning! Congratulations! :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/16/2023 1:12:00 PM

Thank you, Linda. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Joseph May

Date: 3/15/2023 10:31:00 AM

Dropping back with Congrats on your win Daniel

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/17/2023 11:16:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Sorry about taking so long to reply. Have a great weekend.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/15/2023 7:53:00 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
Date: 3/15/2023 10:01:00 AM

Thank you, Lisa. It is always my pleasure when you drop by. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/14/2023 2:48:00 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
Date: 3/14/2023 3:13:00 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

Date: 3/14/2023 1:12:00 PM

Hmm, I think someone here understand piano keys!! This is lovely, Danny, and i love Moonlight Sonata.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/14/2023 3:03:00 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

Date: 3/14/2023 12:20:00 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
Date: 3/14/2023 12:33:00 PM

Thank you Robert. Nice to see you. I appreciate the friendly visit and your support. Have a great evening.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 3/14/2023 10:10:00 AM

This is such an interesting write and I loved the quote Daniel. Best wishes in the contest. God bless... ~ Ani

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/14/2023 12:31:00 PM

Thank you, Ani. I appreciate your time and support. great to see you again:)

Eve Roper

Date: 3/14/2023 10:01:00 AM

lovely verse, my friend. Good luck in the contest. hugs eve

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/14/2023 8:52:00 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
Date: 3/14/2023 9:20:00 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

Date: 3/13/2023 9:23:00 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
Date: 3/14/2023 6:35:00 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

Date: 3/13/2023 7:06:00 PM

Excellent, Daniel! Ludvig von B. would be proud of you!! Here's to real music.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2023 7:17:00 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

Date: 3/13/2023 5:10:00 PM

Wired in to that place where music and the soul speak the same language.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2023 5:54:00 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

Date: 3/13/2023 2:13:00 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
Date: 3/13/2023 2:25:00 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

Date: 3/13/2023 1:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Writers need passion to write. You had it here. Have a blessed day writing away.....................

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/13/2023 1:58:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. I appreciate your kindness and support' Great to see you today. I hope you had a great weekend.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/13/2023 11:21:00 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
Date: 3/13/2023 11:42:00 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.