The Black Piano

The music plays
and flays my soul
the polonaise
so cold,so cold

  the night comes in
across the sea
why are you 
reaching out for me?

  I gave all I had
when I had it to give
now I don't want 
to listen
I just want to live.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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