these aren’t my hands
i see them
they try to do my bidding
but they aren’t mine
fingers plucking hesitantly
at strings i can’t see
strings begging me to strum
my own tunes
not someone else’s hands
interpreting my story
i want to shove them away
take over from here
they play scared like puppies
hesitancy won’t finish
the song i’m singing
get your hands off
they’re not to trust
i see mine
they’re taking over
strumming a tune
you couldn’t play
Music
a special song
The song begins–
a gentle hum of violins–
and wings unfold inside.
A heart ready to take flight,
a voice yearning to carry it
through clouds of melody
and winds of harmony
to a place where music can heal
every crack and fault one can feel.
A voice weaves it’s way through,
binding the soul and freeing it, too.
Vibrato sends comfort in ripples
and the lyrics beautiful yet simple.
A song to take away everything
and give so much more than anything.
Different Tunes
Standing open, sleek, and pure
An elegant grande piano
Creates a deep magic
Within each melody
The tall grandfather clock
Across the way
Mimics the piano’s tone
Chiming and ticking together
But not for always…
Precious melodies we have
Slipping into darkness
Precious and few are
The moments we keep…
The solemn chimes ring
Tick… Tock…
Dying in their own time
Soon the clock will
No longer swing its
Resonating pendulum
The piano may become
Out of tune yet still
It can be played
* * *
I actually wrote this a couple years ago in a creative writing class. I wanted to share it because the newest single from NBC’s hit series “SMASH” reminded me of this poem because of that last stanza. Take a listen to the song! It’s stunning and it made me cry.
Celine
Bright Vegas lights sparkle up the strip
But the lights on the stage brought you to life
Right before my wondering eyes.
As soon as I saw you in the spotlight
There was no stopping it:
Tears of excitement, idolatry,
And uncontrollable longing
Poured down my face
(For four songs, no less).
My idol, though you seem
Small on that magnificent stage,
Nothing can hold you or
Your voice, clear and flawless
In technique and execution,
Back. I’m absolutely floored.
You belt out the songs I know
By heart as I’ve listened to them
All my life. It’s because of you
I have a rather huge dream.
I just hope one day, I’ll be able
To do for someone
What you did for me.