L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

The Piano Lesson

Leaping across the leger in groups of four  
Triadic eighth notes danced while half notes slow,  
Take their time beneath, just resting in the score  
Seldom interrupting the lyrical flow. 
Comes an occasional ornamental turn 
In Chopin’s inimitable style, a test, 
For all intermediate students to learn 
Next, because of this prickly teacher’s request.


FIRST PLACE WINNER
Brian Strand's Contest
March 2, 2021, Poetry Soup

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Brian Sambourne May 28, 2021 at 6:06 PM Your ability to write varied forms of verse is truly enviable, Milton. Another fine write! As a post script, Chopin's music lifts one's spirits immeasurably. Best wishes, Brian L Milton Hankins May 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM Thanks so much, Brian. Your comment is very kind, and I appreciate it. Best wishes to you, too. Actually, it's sort of like following a recipe.

Robert Pettit March 4, 2021 at 7:29 AM Milton, you deservedly earned first place with this fine example of an ottava rima. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins March 4, 2021 at 9:09 AM Thanks, Robert. I appreciate your accolade.

Constance La France March 3, 2021 at 8:22 AM Milton, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with your wonderfully penned Ottava rima poem _Constance L Milton Hankins March 3, 2021 at 8:51 AM Thanks, Constance. I appreciate your interest.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 1, 2021 at 1:14 PM Hello Milton hankins, the student dose not choose the lesson of the music to learn. It is the teacher that does. enjoy yur day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu March 2, 2021 at 11:17 AM Hello Milton, I listen it it often for calmness when feeling stressed. It relaxes me. I do listen to other music to Blue Grass, an past hits from the past. I also like piano music. Your welcome Enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins March 1, 2021 at 2:25 PM True. I taught piano for many years. Always had upper-level beginners and intermediates working with Bach Inventions. They hated them, but I felt they were essential. Do you teach piano, Darlene? Just wondering..... Thanks for stopping by!