The Sleepy Pianist

He'd practised all day with his Mummy
A tune for his Daddy's delight.
His soft little fingers were aching
From trying to get it just right.

He gave it his full concentration
Determined to master the tune
Expecting that his darling Daddy
Would be coming home very soon.

His Mummy had guided his fingers
He'd felt for each note one by one,
She'd sat by his side and encouraged
Her cheerful, adorable son.

Unable to offer a painting
He offered his own work of art,
For vision had never been granted
And music had lit up his heart.

But Daddy called late from the office
So sorry but he'd been delayed.
And one little boy gave up waiting;
The birthday tune never was played.


'Tell me a story 2' : sponsored by Brenda Chiri
picture 1 - The sleeping child

06/11/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sands Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 11:56 AM
Congratulations for your win Wendy :)
Gauthier Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 1:00 AM
Wow. Awesome, Wendy. Congrats on your top win. A FAVE for me.
May Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 7:45 PM
Congrats on your win Wendy..
Raven Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 5:38 AM
Hi Wendy, dropping by with my congratulations on your win in the contest with this gem of poem.have a wonderful Friday....Mike.
Dietrich Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 6:52 PM
a touching little tale you made of this theme Wendy. Congrats on your win.
Sands Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 3:28 PM
Congratulations for your win Wendy :) Very touching!
Gondolf Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 2:33 PM
Wendy, congrats on your win for this beautiful sad poem. John
Watson Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 2:52 PM
Thank you so much for reading and commenting,John. I loved your dreamy entry!
Krutsinger Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Ah, beautifully written, but pulls at the heart strings. Great job, Wendy, as usual!
Watson Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:22 AM
You're very kind,Caren. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
Green Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 7:38 AM
Aw, this was sad. The poem felt so good reading and then, bam, the ending just pulled at my heart. This is a winner for sure Wendy
Watson Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:20 AM
So sorry, Chris. I wasn't sure myself where it was going to end but can well imagine in this hectic life that this scenario could easily occur. Poor little lad! Thank you as always for your valued feedback.
Kendrick Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 7:10 AM
Oh!! Sad!! Reads like a great contender for the contest. Enjoyed reading this one. Sara
Watson Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Thank you so much, Sara. I did enjoy 'dawn on the porch'. It felt as if I were out there with you!
Cholt Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 6:57 AM
Nice poem. Very poignant. Tugs at the heartstrings.
Watson Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Thank you so much for bothering to read and comment,W.A. Maybe there is a moral there somewhere if hearts aren't too busy with life's demands!
Cunningham Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 6:41 AM
lovely verse Wendy, sad that the tune was never played. Good luck. Tom.
Watson Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:07 AM
I blame my muse and memories of the workaholic father in Mary Poppins! Thank you,Tom!
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