As Jeanette Played 1962.

She played Debussy

on the piano

in the music room at school

during midmorning break.

I stood by the door

keeping watch

for teacher's return.

I watched as she moved

side to side as she played

giving birth

to the Debussy work.

I noticed her dark hair

and the outline of her bra

through the cream blouse

but more so

I listened as she played

my eyes scanning the corridor

for the teacher's return

as the piano sounds drifted

about my ears

and along the passageway

and softly drift away

in a gentle sway.