Long fingers, strong
as those of a pianist, maestro
entrancing as he strikes ivory
keys unleashing,
hypnotising notes gently
opening with an adagio,
softly incalzando to an allegro
keeping tempo, beating rhythm
to intimacy only awaiting,
reverberation.
[Featured painting: Murder Me For Nickels by Robert McGinnis]
[Title reference: Rain by Ryuichi Sakamoto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tKfYwc4zxA]