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My Piano Knows

My piano sits alone a lot of days, Waiting for someone to come along who plays. Usually that someone is my son or me, But lately since he's in college, it's been me, you see. My piano knows when I am angry, and lets me take out all my anger on the keys. My piano knows when I am sad, and lets me play it until I am glad. My piano knows when I am in grief, because of the songs I play, it's really beyond belief. And of course my piano knows when I am happy, I play songs of contentment and joy and lots are snappy. I can be feeling blue and play a harmonious melody or two, And in no time at all I will feel like new. But my piano is loved best at Christmas time Playing all the Christmas Carols and Christmas Chimes. Songs of Jesus love for us and how He came to earth. Songs of Angels singing and about His lowly birth. Songs about three wisemen, my piano plays them all, "White Christmas" "Blue Christmas" and songs played at the mall. I love to play my piano for people to enjoy, Elderly, mid-age, young folk, and every girl and boy. But listen carefully dear hearts, take heed in what I say, My piano knows that most of all, God gets the praise always!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 5/4/2010 8:22:00 PM
Great poem Marty!
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Date: 1/6/2010 12:07:00 PM
the piano is far more than just an instrument. great write.fond of the piano<: -Always Lynette
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Date: 1/2/2010 5:40:00 PM
I'm giving you a fav for this one, Marty. It's heartfelt and the best of yours I've seen! Great job, especially the stanza about Christmas time. I bet you play divinely. WEre you raised in NC and are you a rebel?? haha
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Date: 12/20/2009 5:05:00 AM
wonderful, Marty. Excellent. I love music too and sure wish I could play that instrument. Wonderful poem. Emailing it to my piano playing friend who plays at her church too. Thanks for sharing it. Wish I was there to sing along.-Robert
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Date: 12/15/2009 2:08:00 PM
After the guitar, the piano and saxophone are my favs, nice write >> James
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Date: 12/10/2009 3:05:00 PM
running out of time . my voice is my piano i wish i could play but god gave me harmony and i'm happy with that i can make any choir sound good. so i can relate to your great poem. loved it. John Henry Loving III
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Date: 12/10/2009 3:03:00 PM
simply great tell you later. in my favs john
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Date: 12/10/2009 11:05:00 AM
music is an great outlet and enjoyed reading this so keep writting and i'll keep reading
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Date: 12/10/2009 5:53:00 AM
I don't have much opportunity to play the piano these days, but I get totally lost in it when I do. Wonderful poem, and I can relate to it so well. ~Juliane
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Date: 12/10/2009 5:39:00 AM
beautiful poem, I wish I had learned to play the piano.
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Date: 12/9/2009 11:34:00 PM
Indeed Marty,lovely creative poetry.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words and welcome comments today.
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Date: 12/9/2009 8:57:00 PM
Rejoice in the melodies of this piano, Marty! It has seen some fine, inspiring tunes in its time and it helps you spread the Christmas cheer. Quite a lovely write! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/9/2009 8:12:00 PM
Excellent write. I love the last line most. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 12/9/2009 7:20:00 PM
Amen Marty.. this is a wonderful poem with a unique spin on your piano talking ... should have a contest about instruments that talk or something to that effect.. great job... thankxxx for enjoying my poetry today also... blessing... luv... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 12/9/2009 1:03:00 PM
A beautiful piece you have penned here ..very inspirational...thanks so much for sharing and for your kind comments~Mary
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Date: 12/9/2009 9:20:00 AM
What a gift to be able to play the piano. So dear Marty, you are not just a poet but musical too. A lovely poem you have penned for us. And thanks for you comment on my poem, the vintage jacket
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Date: 12/9/2009 7:50:00 AM
I love the sound of piano music ..... do you ever record yourself playing the piano?
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Date: 12/9/2009 1:24:00 AM
Ow i love "White Christmas"my friend Marty..its magical..i love the piano too,i have one at home,but i need to be taught how to play it,Though all i know ro play is the guitar, i love to play the piano even if the notes aarent making any sense,to hear its sound is so beautful,,live this poemand your faith in God and love to others,you have a big Heart,God BLESS YOU-Charma
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Date: 12/8/2009 10:09:00 PM
Superb Marty and I concur, my piano knows too. Very well written poem! Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on mine today. Caroline.
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Date: 12/8/2009 10:09:00 PM
Amen, Marty! He deserves all the praise! Lovely! Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 12/8/2009 10:00:00 PM
Marty, this is a sweet write, that warms the heart. Thanks for sharing your heart with us! Hugs, Donna
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