sheer classical music

lost piano playing

practice practice  on your  Steinway 

years of mother saying ; practice..

recitals where I froze

but yet with reading notes,

I  learned to play with feeling Mozart, Chopin, and Bach

though at times I wanted to cheat and go out to play

more

now at seventy I have no piano, sold it

and listen to the piano guys   who do not read notes when

they play

yet making everyone's day

talent is beautiful music

that lives   in their songs

I miss you piano, and the pure music that I played in my youth

with days of not playing

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is funny isn't it...sometimes the things we are made to do make us rebel and want to do the opposite, but then when it is gone, we long to have it back.

i like the realness of your pieces.

jacob

ps
have a best friend who taught at brunswick high, English...and my cousin and aunt still live in Belleville...so have Jersey ties...my dad was from Jersey City...as is my girlfriend.

lots to like about that state.

[marilyn 1225]

Jacob... thanks for your wisdom and it does apply you are very kind

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Sheer classical music'
marilyn,
Your mother wanted something of value in your life. Discipline is so important when we are growing up. I played the clarinet in school and became quite good. Practice was challenging for sure and got easier with time. I remember the performances. I still have my clarinet but now play the violin. Mostly old fashioned songs, jigs and the like. The local classical station is my go to. Loved your reminiscences.
Blessings,
Kathy