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The Last Song

Seated at the piano my father played his composisitions - which were my poetry set to music He played on his Steinway grand and gorgeous sounds poured forth Singing with all my might Together we performed our art songs Now there is no one to sing with The years have taken my father away In the distance horns honk and traffic moves forward Memories flood my brain My eyes begin to water But I will press on He would have wanted it that way

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/28/2012 5:12:00 PM
What a sweet memory you have to cherish.
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Date: 12/10/2011 10:59:00 AM
I am delighted Matthew to read this happy reminsce...and doubly so that you were so minded to put this ballad down after listening to the (the singer) its great to be able to see past life and today entwined..)
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Date: 12/8/2011 11:59:00 PM
this is wonderful, Matt. I think I like it most when you discuss things personal in your life thru poetry.
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Date: 12/7/2011 10:45:00 AM
A touching write here Matthew.Nicely expressed feelings.Thanks for your kind comment at my poem.
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