FANTASY ON BRAHMS

Still hearing the delirious singer
with a "Fantasy of Brahms''
by relaxing at the less
than serious but wise engraving
as Max Klinger's feeling
rises on us in a studio glance
that is smilingly engaging
as its lyrical poetry calms us
when we realize
we're egregious in deed
we need to offset
any regrets
of musical disharmony
and recognize our critic's need
of a finely drawn romantic
yet resurgent
piano performance.


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