Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Quiet Masterpiece

A merciless rhythm haunts him
in the chill, indigo night
thrilling scales move restlessly 
inside his tormented mind
aching to be released. 

He stares outside the rippled windowpane
vacuous trees are scattered      shivering 
lifeless leaves swirl about in listless clumps
yet the breath of revival awaits.  

If only his fingers could move again
to feel the luxury of strong fingers
dancing over the keyboard 
         releasing compositions 
from the flaming desire in his soul. 

The ache of longing overwhelms him
weakly, he hums an intricate tune
as the cerulean frost collects 
on high arched windows
              angels listen with rapt attention.

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Tom Valles December 4, 2023 at 10:11 AM Laura, mesmerizing verses! You are incredibly gifted. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. A fav! Laura Leiser December 5, 2023 at 7:13 PM Thank you, Tom. I don’t deserve the high compliments, but I’m happy you faved my poem! Thanks, again! :)

Robertina B. November 16, 2023 at 5:02 AM Such a glorious write, Laura.. I really enjoyed this Gem! Your talent shines, my friend.. Many blessings to you! Laura Leiser November 16, 2023 at 6:35 PM Thank you, Robertina! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! :)

Christina Bowring October 12, 2023 at 2:39 AM This is such a gorgeous verse Laura that’s captivating right from the opening line,’A merciless rhythm haunts him’ right through to it’s beautiful concluding line,’ angel’s listen with rapt attention’. So poetically well written. You depicted the scene, the aching loss, so well that the reader is transported there at the keyboard with him gently urging him on!A creative soul will always live on. Loved it! Thank you for sharing. Hugs xx Laura Leiser October 14, 2023 at 9:26 AM Thank you, Christina, for your kind and generous comments! I’m so glad this moved you, and appreciate you stopping by! :)

Christuraj Alex October 9, 2023 at 11:19 PM A marvelous writing with full of passion and love for the master and his masterpiece. It's, indeed, a quiet masterpiece. I came across this today, as I was a bit busy with other works. Congratulations! Laura Leiser October 10, 2023 at 8:17 AM Thank you for your generous comments, Christuraj. I’m so glad you liked this! :)

Silent One October 9, 2023 at 1:12 PM A masterpiece of silence indeed.. you crafted a wonderful poem on the theme...Thank you for writing and congratulations on your placement.. Laura Leiser October 9, 2023 at 1:46 PM Thank you for my placement in your contest, Silent! I loved the prompts you set for this one. :)

Craig Cornish October 8, 2023 at 1:04 PM And, you have a lovely mind dear Laura--shows the frustration we all stumble through (no pun) - when our coordination doesn't match our will Laura Leiser October 8, 2023 at 2:14 PM You’re kind comment is so sweet, Craig..thank you for stopping by! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 6, 2023 at 11:01 PM Laura, I love the vivid images evoked by this beautifully composed poem, and I adored the final line. Blessings Laura Leiser October 7, 2023 at 5:12 PM Thank you, Evelyn. So happy you enjoyed this! :)

Bill Baker October 6, 2023 at 4:52 PM Though our bodies might fail us at times that beautiful spirit lives on ... we can still be creative for a different audience. Lovely poetry, Laura. It was nice to read your poetry again. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Laura Leiser October 7, 2023 at 5:13 PM Thank you, Bill. I agree with you..so glad you stopped by to comment! :)

Dale Gregory Cozart October 4, 2023 at 10:15 AM Just beautiful, Laura. Laura Leiser October 5, 2023 at 7:05 AM Thank you, Dale! I appreciate your kind comment! :)

Richard Lamoureux October 3, 2023 at 9:07 PM You are a good story teller. Thanks for sharing your art. I also appreciated your visit. Laura Leiser October 4, 2023 at 4:21 AM Thank you, Richard. I appreciate you stopping by! :)

Gary Radice October 2, 2023 at 2:49 PM Like Aysha I too imagined symphony music in the background. In the first two stanzas I imagined a fortissimo - almost gothic - sounding piece playing yet in the last two stanzas the music became slower, quieter reflecting loss and loneliness..and then just a single piano note or two playing before silence.. I lose myself in great poetry sometimes and I'm happy to say that lost myself in this. Cheers - Gary Laura Leiser October 2, 2023 at 9:29 PM Thank you for the high compliments, Gary! I’m glad my poem let your imagination take flight! :)

Aysha Nuwas October 1, 2023 at 4:06 PM Beautiful, for some reason I read this imagining symphony music in the background. :) Laura Leiser October 1, 2023 at 7:49 PM Thank you, Aysha! I can imagine that, as well. I’m glad that this poem is open to interpretation and one’s imagination. :)

The Situation October 1, 2023 at 2:36 PM A reminder that age is reaching into our lives. No matter who you are to live is also to die. And lossing the masterful abilitise we use to have is all part of life. Laura Leiser October 1, 2023 at 7:51 PM Yes, I agree with you, Situation. That’s why life is so precious and we should embrace each moment that God has given us. :)

Unseeking Seeker September 30, 2023 at 11:37 PM Oh wow! An awesome, soulful write, Laura! Laura Leiser October 1, 2023 at 4:37 AM Thank you, Seeker! :)

Sotto Poet September 30, 2023 at 7:42 PM Laura, reading your wonderful writing invokes a myriad of captivating and vivid images in the mind, like a mesmerizing tapestry woven with intricate metaphors. The sheer beauty and artistry in the way this piece is written is awe-inspiring Laura Leiser September 30, 2023 at 8:45 PM Thank you so much, for your very generous comments, Lasaad! I truly appreciate this! :)