Ode to my PIanos

Ever since I was a young lad

I wanted to play the piano

Had delusions I could be

A professional piano player.

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But alas

that was not my fate

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I had four pianos in my life

Most recently bought a Rolland 88 piano

And play it almost every day.

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And now at age 70

I am finally getting fairly good

But I know that my dream

Of being a professional piano player.

Will never come true

But that is okay.

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As I stumble my way through my music

Mutilating Bach, Beethoven, Blues Standards,

Mozart and so many others

In creative ways never heard before.

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I think that their spirits

Will understand

And be amused

and laughing

And not be too hurt

by my piano playing.

By my attempts.