harpery

[laleesh]

all her living fibers
sway

to frenzied sighs and fingerplay

listen
what a flute has made
respond

a master and his slave

these hearts and harp strings interlaced
to flood a face
with tears.

[Poeticpiers]

Sensuality understated but definite

[monkey boy]

"all her living fibers sway"

such a wonderful opening to this piece. I agree with Ivor. Sensual and emotive. reminds me of Emily D.

mb

[ompholos]

and which is the master
and which is the slave
for it is we
that are held in thrall

[Yalith]

Oh wow. I love it. You do so much with few words.

[Michael]

laleesh, brief as they may be, I admire all of your works, at least those that I’ve read.

“harpery” is no different. I agree with mb. The beginning of this piece contains a rhythmical, musical aura that appropriately sets the stage for your piece.
Originally posted by laleesh
all her living fibers
sway

to frenzied sighs and fingerplay
You also always seem to “play” with rhyme without actually creating an “official” rhyme scheme. In this case, you play with the long “a” sound, as it’s found throughout.

Another good one, laleesh.