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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Anish Avatar
September 7, 2014 at 9:05 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
Mister Roboto Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 11:20 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!
Sirak Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 7:52 AM
This is lovely. The relationship between sisters is so special. Great memories.
Haight Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 8:29 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
Devnath  Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 1:24 PM
Lovely poem of my lovely friend. Congrats on your win. Loved always,bl
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 8:26 PM
So cute Andrea, and I'm sure she was very proud every time. Congratulations.
Zerbst Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 7:47 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.
Chircop Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 4:08 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.
Yvonne Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 3:48 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.
Allison Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 2:14 PM
many congrats Andrea i enjoyed re reading this write:-) hugs jan xx
Horsman Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 10:41 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....
Mehta Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Very delightful sonnet, Andrea. Congrats on the win
Devonshire Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 6:24 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
A. Sharma Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 3:20 AM
Wow that's an amazing tribute to ur sisters! Congrats on huge win!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 2:37 AM
Lovely as always Andy, congratulations xx
Ryerson Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 2:17 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?
Ryerson Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 2:33 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...
Onclaud Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 12:53 AM
ohhh, sibling merriment so well told,andie.. isn't it nice to have a big family?.. rounds of applause to you!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 12:30 AM
This is simply lovely. I love it. Thank you for entering my contest. I appreciate your interest. Love and prayers, Gina
Austin Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 4:19 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
Bateman Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 2:21 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
Ryerson Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 4:34 AM
I'm swooning too but not 'fairly' like Mom did...You sing too? No wonder you write lyrics (not enough though) More! More!
May Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 9:32 PM
Beautiful write Andrea.... hugs
Parker Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 4:38 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?
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 3:33 PM
A wonderful memory Andrea.....that's how it was with my two brothers and two sisters.
Gibson Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 3:20 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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