"my Dad"

The sound that most sticks in my head..
Is listening to the piano from my dad..
Not known to play that well..
His work was a piano to sell..
As a kid I remember always hearing a song..
For every customer another piano went along..
Fur Elise was the first song I heard..
As I sat on his lap hoping to learn..
Now that dad is in another place..
I too sit at my piano and picture his face..
Not much better have I learned to play..
But with this memory, wouldn't have it anyother way..


inspired by Dad & and the fav. sound contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 10/28/2010 3:08:00 PM
Great write in honor of your dad...This should have been a winner..I am glad that your father loved and cared for you in such a way that you have such great memories..Sara
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Date: 4/30/2010 4:56:00 PM
Awesome write here, Michael and a wonderful tribute to your Dad. Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 4/29/2010 6:40:00 AM
great sounds to remember---enjoyed.
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Date: 4/28/2010 4:03:00 PM
Beautiful and touching words about your Dad Michael and I always wished I had taken those lessons my Mom wanted to give to me when I was a child... never did learn my favorite instrument ... enjoyed.. thankxxx for your kind comments today..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 4/28/2010 12:50:00 PM
What a lovely memory...I can lpicture my son playing Fur Elise until I wanted to scream..now Id give anything to hear him play it agin with little fingers. Love your poem. BG
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