The Miller Girls: Now Presenting

Inside our parents’ bedroom by the door,
our sister Jenny played the old piano.
From all of us a melody would soar
in varying degrees of voice soprano.

A high soprano Jennifer would sing
as pretty Melanie would sing along.
The house with lovely harmony would ring
when I and Dori “seconded” the song.
For church we’d often render “Silent Night.”
Our tiny congregation made such fuss
as if we were four angels in their sight,
and Mom would fairly swoon with pride for us.

Of whims that took no flight I am lamenting;
Mom’s dream, “The Miller Girls . . . now presenting!”


 For Sonnet on an Intimate Relationship Poetry Contest:
My best intimate relationship began at home. My four lovely sisters, three of whom are mentioned here, will always be the greatest of my friends.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 9/7/2014 9:05:00 PM
My family would gather around my late father's piano and sing. He was a composer who set 8 of my poems to music. Nice poem here! Check out the D.H. Lawrence poem "Piano" on the web. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 9/5/2014 11:20:00 PM
I thought this one was gonna be about the Miller Girls who stand at the Beer Tub in bikinis at Night Clubs! ...HA! Actually, I did NOT think that, but I am nearly almostly toootally nutS! THis reminds me of my Aunt Jennie who used to play church piano. She would practice at my grandmas, and I would sing like a barking Baboon! Any poem that brings up old funny memories is ALL RYGHT BYE Me! Sorry you have read all my poems on here. YOU are the only one. Hey I just wrote a new one that is TRICKY!
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Date: 9/5/2014 7:52:00 AM
This is lovely. The relationship between sisters is so special. Great memories.
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Date: 9/4/2014 8:29:00 PM
A wonderful poem, Andrea, recalling those special family times with your sisters and proud Mom. Lovely sentiments about a loving family. Congratulations on your win. Sandra
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Date: 9/4/2014 1:24:00 PM
Lovely poem of my lovely friend. Congrats on your win. Loved always,bl
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Date: 9/3/2014 8:26:00 PM
So cute Andrea, and I'm sure she was very proud every time. Congratulations.
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Date: 9/3/2014 7:47:00 PM
very, very nice. it is great that you can be such friends with your family. wish there were more folks like that around. such pretty names your sisters and you have as well. best of luck to ya.
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Date: 9/3/2014 4:08:00 PM
Family is family ,and who could be more intimate than our own flesh and blood when it comes to matter of the heart and of who We are.I love the special moments you mention in your writes.The shared songs,the music played on piano,the church..What a sweet time to treasure,Nothing will ever replace those moments-Awesome.
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Date: 9/3/2014 3:48:00 PM
no really? one of your masterpieces won a contest? imagine my surprise. have you ever thought of writing poetry. you might be pretty good at it. quite simply you are just one of the best poets i have ever read. congratulations.
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Date: 9/3/2014 2:14:00 PM
many congrats Andrea i enjoyed re reading this write:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/3/2014 10:41:00 AM
with poetry as good as this you will always have more, giving so much in your life, to others, there being many here on soup you have so inspired with such as i have just read....
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Date: 9/3/2014 8:28:00 AM
Very delightful sonnet, Andrea. Congrats on the win
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Date: 9/3/2014 6:24:00 AM
Dear Andrea, How wonderful it is that you and your sisters sang together. Surely, it made your mother proud. Singing in harmony is a joyful experience that produces great vocal achievements. Congratulations on your win! This goes to my faves. I have just one sister, but it is a relationship I treasure. (My voice is definitely too deep to sing with Jennifer. Nuns made me sing with the boys - embarrassing. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/3/2014 3:20:00 AM
Wow that's an amazing tribute to ur sisters! Congrats on huge win!
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Date: 9/3/2014 2:37:00 AM
Lovely as always Andy, congratulations xx
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Date: 9/3/2014 2:17:00 AM
Yep, I knew this was a winner...I was once in a gospel choir and sang baritone; the most challenging and difficult harmony of the four and my guess is you sang alto...Correct?
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Date: 9/3/2014 2:33:00 AM
The only other family member was my brother Don who had by far the best voice, thus he sang melody of course...My sister also was also a VERY good singer but this was an 'all male' choir...And my oldest brother? Well, he couldn't carry a tune in a dump truck...
Date: 9/3/2014 12:53:00 AM
ohhh, sibling merriment so well told,andie.. isn't it nice to have a big family?.. rounds of applause to you!
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Date: 9/3/2014 12:30:00 AM
This is simply lovely. I love it. Thank you for entering my contest. I appreciate your interest. Love and prayers, Gina
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Date: 9/2/2014 4:19:00 PM
Sad that the old family musicals are rare. Nowadays they want to play CD games. Aint that a damn shame. Super nostalgia, Andrea. Love, daver
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Date: 9/2/2014 2:21:00 PM
Andrea, A very beautiful sonnet indeed!! I rated you a "7" here. Wish it could be higher than that. One can certainly sense, feel, and see your passion here. Best of Luck in the contest!! Cheers, Gary
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Date: 9/2/2014 4:34:00 AM
I'm swooning too but not 'fairly' like Mom did...You sing too? No wonder you write lyrics (not enough though) More! More!
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Date: 9/1/2014 9:32:00 PM
Beautiful write Andrea.... hugs
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Date: 9/1/2014 4:38:00 PM
Parents always have grand dreams and designs for there children, I know I did, but in the end as a parent you are just happy they are your children.Question..who sang alto?
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Date: 9/1/2014 3:33:00 PM
A wonderful memory Andrea.....that's how it was with my two brothers and two sisters.
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Date: 9/1/2014 3:20:00 PM
I think my mom had this same dream...there were four of us girls. This is a really sweet memory stirrer. Good luck, Andrea.
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