The Keys She Played....

• Blake Hadley, Grade 7, Sandgate State School
• Poetry
• 2010

Finalist in the 'Something With Bite 2010' competition

Winged fingers float on keys, one after another
Her face hid in concentration, that thoughtful cover
The notes pour slowly, powered by her expertise
And then – a smile breathes in, filled with bottomless peace
Music: her way of hailing others
Life in a song: vengeance and lovers
Her fingers stumble, halting keys out of the order
She frowns, her forehead wrinkling
That disappointed border
She regains her tune and continues to play
Winning through music her emotional fray…..