Summer Solstice

My daughters piano teacher. Who teaches the autistic children

Summer Solstice-

Her skin the color of honey wheat
Setting nautical blue eyes aglow
Cascading hair spills over shoulders
The color of sunflowers and sweet corn

All the good things that summer is made of
Her petite frame looks somewhat meek
But her big, bold, happy laugh shines
Making you feel welcomed
And wanting to kick up your feet and stay awhile

Her blouse falls to either side
Like a butterfly landing on a ledge
Her ebony eyelashes fall, looking over keys
As chubby little fingers play diligently
Tickling the ivories

She is the giver of light, the bearer of gifts
Giving the gift of music to the autistically challenged
The pied piper of piano
Giving her little blind mice of intellect
Insight, song and a sense of belonging

Setting them up on a stage for many to applaud
She stands humbly behind the curtain, eyes wide
Beaming with pride
Not knowing it is she who should be applauded

Author's Note

ignore spelling

Reviews

[Pete]

A beautiful piece of writing. Favorite lines "Her skin the color of honey wheat
Setting nautical blue eyes aglow. Many great lines here and flows nicely. You have a way of making things come alive with your choice of words.