Out of the Dust Art and Culture Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Stanza)

Quote #10

Sometimes, while I'm at the piano, / I catch her reflection in the mirror, / standing in the kitchen, soft-eyed, while Daddy / finishes chores, / and I stretch my fingers over the keys, / and I play. (111.7)

The healing process Daddy and Billie Jo go through ultimately returns music to its rightful place in their home. Ma would surely be proud of Billie Jo for deciding to return to playing piano, as well as welcoming Louise as a new member of the family.