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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.

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Date: 10/27/2022 1:23:00 PM
very touching and sad...
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Date: 10/27/2022 12:35:00 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.
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Tamara Ellestad
Date: 10/27/2022 1:10:00 PM
Thanks for commenting, Jeff. Take care as well.

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