Empty Seat At the Piano

To my daughter, forever 14 and forever a pianist. 


What a beautiful instrument for a beautiful and talented young lady.

I smile as I see you there, hearing you play, composed and written melody. 

Then it hits me, I realize it’s my imagination, something surreal and unknown. 

I take a second glance, my heart aches, because there is an empty seat at the piano.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Bauer Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 1:23 PM
very touching and sad...
Kyser Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 12:35 PM
Heartbreaking, Tamara. Piano is a beautiful instrument, but it can play some haunting notes as well. I won't say I enjoyed this, but definitely was drawn in by it. Take care.
Ellestad Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 1:10 PM
Thanks for commenting, Jeff. Take care as well.
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