In this poem consisting of a single sentence, Dan Howell draws on a lived experience to describe the sound of an older woman playing.
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The Piano Speaks, a Poem
In this poem bursting with nature imagery, Sandra Beasley channels the perspective of an old piano that is woken back to life by a master like Erik Satie.
Thanking My Mother for Piano Lessons, A Poem
In this poem for her mother, Diane Wakoski expresses gratitude for her childhood piano lessons that provided a respite from the ugliness of life.