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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

Date: 5/28/2021 6:06:00 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
Date: 5/28/2021 7:00:00 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

Date: 3/4/2021 7:29:00 AM

Milton, you deservedly earned first place with this fine example of an ottava rima. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/4/2021 9:09:00 AM

Thanks, Robert. I appreciate your accolade.

Constance La France

Date: 3/3/2021 8:22:00 AM

Milton, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with your wonderfully penned Ottava rima poem _Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/3/2021 8:51:00 AM

Thanks, Constance. I appreciate your interest.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/1/2021 1:14:00 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
Date: 3/2/2021 11:17:00 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
Date: 3/1/2021 2:25:00 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!