Old Man's Song

His fingers, prone to tremble,
Clasp a chord's geometry,
Attempting erstwhile ease,
While his voice, rough with age,
Seeks remembered harmony.

Defying his infirmity,
He makes his joyful noise
And plays and sings his past,
And does it
Well.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Jones Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 8:06 AM
It has been suggested that I use the word calculus instead of geometry, in that the latter has to do with harmony. I chose geometry because it described the pattern of a felt chord. Your opinion?
Engyll Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Short but powerful. The words used really aided the imagery and flow.
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