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The Piano

It's cold out this morning too cold for the dew to settle, and the sun has barely showed itself. It is early enough for coffee eggs, pancakes, sausage... and after a cigarette and another cup, as the piano plays slow and soft off in some back room of the house. Quiet as a church mouse, as I listen to composed beauty of keys being pressed and music coming and going. No one plays the piano it just sits there covered in dust, but I remember when it was touched in the right spots and gave out the most lovely and warm sounds.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 1/16/2022 7:25:00 AM
I came to read this poem of yours again Chris.. because I really love the imagery...what a sad but beautiful poem..
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Date: 8/25/2021 4:42:00 PM
The soft melody of a piano is so beautiful and tender. It can create such a breathtaking mood. Your words caress gently around me. ~ Brandy
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Date: 10/8/2018 3:20:00 PM
Nicely done, being a pianist this one spoke to me.
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