This Poem was Submitted By: Laura Jeanne Dean On Date: 2002-12-22 12:19:38 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Forgotten Melody

A vision of twilights shadow meanders leisurly across the walls of my home. It forges near my forsaken piano to challenge my denial of its existance. My heart begins to bleed as reality's blanket threatens to mute the music of my soul. In the silenced room I gaze upon the majestic instrument. Spider webs now cover keys once used to vocalize emotions that could not be else told. I can feel my life within its sounding board.  Emotional strokes of my fingertips echo within the dark wood. I sit upon the vacated bench. The familiar creak of weakened legs welcoming my return. My fingers caress the ivories but do not press down on them. The knowledge of sad frustrations has been hidden behind a wall stronger than dreams of longing. Looking down, I notice how young my hands look. Too young to be holding the pain of Parkinsons Disease. But the keys that lay underneath do not understand and are waiting for my touch. I bow my head and pray Inside of my trapped frame, Gods gentle voice begins to sing the melodies I used to play. Leaning into their healing crescendos, my motionless hands are forgiven. My dignity swoons and gives thanks while my Lord fills my heart with the music He has given me.

Copyright © December 2002 Laura Jeanne Dean

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