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The Music Lives

A vintage Martin parlor guitar gathers dust in the corner A Brazilian rosewood grand rests under bronze chandelier lights long past glowing Weathered romantic sheet music adorns the broken piano bench seemingly undisturbed for years a little hazel hair girl peeps into this darkened room the one Gram told her to steer clear in fear her memories would disappear Soft strumming echoes through the air as the room comes to life purples, yellows, and blues dance off the piano keys twirling and swirling with every strum the two beats Waltz as if in love She sits in wonderment taking every beat in dreaming of a Grandpa she never knew and an endless love so true Watching from afar Gram's tears trickle as memories come to light a small smile comes to the little girl's face as Gram comes and hugs her tight

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 8/15/2015 8:51:00 AM
Beautiful heart touching poem beautifully expressed and music played with sweet rhythm brought back the memories of the past. 7 sure. Loved always my lovely friend, bl
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Date: 8/12/2015 3:55:00 PM
This is a beautiful poem which stirs the heart and soul. It feels real. While reading your poem I was thinking of my little one who loves to sneak in the dining/ing area we use for festive occasions,She sneaks there and touches all musical instruments including the piano ..Made me think of my grandma too.,Awesome.
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Tim Smith
Date: 8/12/2015 5:04:00 PM
Curiosity in children make me smile. My little one tries to spy on me : ) ... Thanks for stopping by S. B.
Date: 8/12/2015 10:54:00 AM
Tim, this is exquisite poetry!
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Tim Smith
Date: 8/12/2015 5:37:00 PM
Thank you my dear friend.
Date: 8/12/2015 8:32:00 AM
how nostalgic and memorable, tim... you moved me!.. carry on!.. huggs
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Tim Smith
Date: 8/12/2015 5:36:00 PM
Thanks nette
Date: 8/11/2015 7:00:00 PM
this is very touching and very beautiful, tim!
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Tim Smith
Date: 8/11/2015 7:04:00 PM
Thanks Ilene. Have a lovely evening.

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