The Old Piano
When sparkling new
You shone like beacon
You would have needed sunglasses to look at you
Your beautiful keys all perfectly done
When in tune
A perfect melody
A wonderful tune
A bit of Jazz
A bit of boom boom boom!
Then you was always in tune
You sounded beautiful
The children learnt to play
Even with the most simplistic tunes
Whatever it was
It always sounded wonderful
Through the good times
Through the bad
You entertained
You remained a constant feature
You became battered and dented
You still sounded fantastic
We should have taken more care of you
You was the family heirloom
We should have had you tuned
When damaged
We should have repaired your once beautiful wood
The ivory and ebony keys
Should have been replaced and new shiny keys put in their place
We are a disgrace
We let you down
We let you fade away
You gave us memories
You gave us fun
You taught us music
You gave us music
Day or night
We have let you decay
You were family
It is time to say goodbye
You lovely old piano
You will now forever rest
Your beautiful tunes will be forever heard
Do not worry will never forget
Our wonderful musical friend
The Old Piano
Toria
20/07/2021
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