Piano Jury

Piano Jury

A Poem by B.N. Studer
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A poem that uses synesthesia (a mixing of the senses).

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I sat down, with a sickly-brown cloud,
on the black leather bench.

The stale scent of the vast almost-empty hall
filled my nostrils and constricted my lungs.

The bitter-coffee taste of possible rejection
lingered on my tongue, and
my heart stopped beating
for a moment.

Over my thighs the instrument loomed,
teeth of black and white, ready to bite.

My fingers curled in my lap,
sweat grew green in my palms.

A voice of neon yellow broke the
black silence with a dreaded request.

Before the green sweat congealed like super glue,
my hands became feather-light, and
glided over the glistening teeth like a skilled toothbrush.

My brain began to float in purple mist and
the black beast with black and white teeth
sang in red-rose beauty.

© 2024 B.N. Studer


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A love for haiku poetry developed during world literature studies, inspired by its power to express deep ideas in just a few syllables. The book Blue Harlequin features many of these moments, celebrating the simple beauty of life. Read the full article to explore the essence of haiku poetry: https://aoidemagazine.com/what-is-haiku-poetry/

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Added on March 5, 2024
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I've had a fantasy story stirring inside me since I was 16. I've been writing it for years, on and off, and may share it here. I also enjoy writing poetry and am looking forward to sharing some of my .. more..

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