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faded story from these teeth

September 11, 2009
By zoeeverett SILVER, Boise, Idaho
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with its broken legs
and yellowed teeth
i found what was left
of that old piano.

but tapping keys
don't mean a thing
compared to the voice
that could sing these songs.

sometimes when you listen
real close
you can hear the piano
cry
for its gift has been
taken-
its beauty has been lost.

sometimes i wonder
what happened to
that old piano
as i brush my hands
across its faded wood.

sometimes i think
i'd rather leave than stay
and look at that piano
for it's teeth tell stories
of songs and tunes
which sadden me
because i know
that the people
and the piano will
play no more.

© Lauren H., Johnson Creek, WI

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Emmaline said...
on Dec. 11 2010 at 5:25 pm
this is beautiful!!! i love!!  it would be a sad sight to see that piano u were writing about!!