Learning Curve

Tiny hands, shaking, steadying, grasp

Fingers and nipples

Growing hands hold pencil firmly 

Numbers and letters appear

Hands stretch out, reaching for ivory keys

Music fills the air

Strong hands gently embrace

Gold ring slides into place

Time marches on climbing the learning curve

Seeking the pinnacle of mastery

Tired hands reaching, shaking 

Seek fingers and cups

Worn hands marked with spots and lines

Scrawl barely legible forms

Wise hands lightly touch white ivory keys 

With silent song in the air

 Knowing hands brush  softly against dusty

Hammers and drills

Time marches on descending the learning curve

Entering the valley of memories