Enjoyed this one. ~~Nordette

See sharp sea shells by the sea shore. Step sure or searing slits snare.

And then there was that long neglected piano, dying to see the light of day and play, once again. Beautiful!

Ron

No tuning - no harmony, no music, no soft vibrations.
Excellent
Amira

Oh My Beethoven, No 9 Symphony Comes to mind here.
Brilliantly done Jude
Ch'erie

Beautiful bodywork here, Jude! :)) Can quite see your mirrored reflection in that polished casework. Rather than piano strings, my mind was somehow working on the taut string of a bow... guess that's the love metaphor that Susan in particular has picked up on. You don't often write in such concrete, quiet and paced terms - the repetition of the single line is very effective here - but when you do the controlled power is immense. Like your choice of "timbre" over "tones", too. Brings out the idea of deep resonance, the multi-layering of the write which creates ripples... rather like the vibrations of the strings you allude to. Very nice. I like! :)) LOL Kate xx

What a wonderfully allegorical and intuitive poem. You cleverly convey such a strong message. Hello! Panda :)

Wonderful metaphor, Jude! Engaging, reflective mood-- I feel revived. Thank you.
Peace and Blessings,
Carolyn

I find this metaphorical, symbolic and most meaningful, Jude. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

A fine tune comes our way from this lovely write,
love and peace, B&R

Still kicking myself for quitting piano lessons after ten years and a teacher I couldn't stand....life is like that, isn't it? Always room for second chances and dusting!
Love, Taylor

And you would be the one to play it :-)

This one played itself into all my cells and made me feel the sweet melody of the ressurected notes. Splendid insightful poetry Jude that resonates with new tunes...

I read this the first time through as if I were the piano and the second in the plural, as in "we" or society. either way, it is extraordinarily beautiful and stirs my soul or takes it to a whole new key, so to speak. your vision combined with precise writing always helps me to see sharp, Jude. thanks and many more fine compositions to you, Dawn

The metaphor of the piano as ones own life was exceptional Jude.

I agree - there are those times when we must open all the drawers, and doors, and pull all the furniture off the wall, and do a thorough cleaning and re-structuring.

I personally do this twice a year, and have for the last thirty. Something miraculous happens when things are cleaned and tuned and put back in order. Something miraculous indeed! And I agree with Peter, our lives are a work in progress and must be carefully tended!

Very insightful write ...

Richard Lloyd Cederberg

I feel this piece Jude especially love the direction of the piano as all good ones are best when played. Peace and blessings. <Mikii>

Oh how much I loved this Jude, beautifully deep and excellent, I felt this one so strongly today, outstanding.

Reindeer

You Are in fine tune "Hey Jude"....thanks for sharing :)

Love tinka

Love that opus.

Perfectly in tune, Jude, an excellent composition! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Robert

We must always keep our mind and body fine tuned and vibrant..
It is a Work in Progress..

Peter

And I bet you're already working on that opus, Robert!

Had me tapping my foot to your beat here, Jude, and that was a nice thing.

A musical poem playing many interesting tones.
I love your high and low keys of poetry and I think,Robert,
that all your notes are perfectly in tune.
Best wishes always
from
Kay.

We all need this, and more oftentimes than we realise.
Finely tuned piece..

When life is off key, harmony cannot exist.

Great work. Fine tuning should be a constant job to beam and shine brightly through the trees of the political forest

Enjoyed this sublime meditation on the retreat and renewal of the soul's creative center. Can hear the music of vision and knowing bringing itself back to life.
Aberjhani

I too see a metaphor in this wonderful poem. I've missed reading your work Jude. I'm afraid that my reviews are sporadic at best. I always try to catch up when I do have a block of time. I see that I need to do quite a bit of catch up on your den.
Chanti

Is the piano a person??
Everyone needs tuning, right?
interesting.........pax A

I am so curious and look forward to the fine tuning. We all need a change. A time when we move on to something else. It's good that you in your creativity and intelligence, recognize that.

Oh the Intrigue!

I can't wait to see what new strains you are about to bring forth, Jude........perhaps, your pen will become your baton, Maestro, and you will lead us to new heights!

Bellisimo!

It's time for a different love with the creative passion of fingers that caress with a symphony of ecstacy the climax. Time for love. Excellent.
Bravo!!!
Susan

Forese tuning forks in the key of C & G. Fine-tuned. Sharp. As polished as Liberace's candelabras!

Sage