Concert

One beautiful instrument
Made by father and sons
Polished within an inch of its life.

Two polished oxfords
Matching the leather seat
Moving with the beat.

Three brass casters
Supporting the weight
Of so many greats.

Three pedals too
One louder, one softer,
And one from disuse blue.

Ten fingers on two hands
Producing the emotional range
Flowing from the stage--
Notes flowed for many an age.

88 keys and colors four,
Black, white, brass, and red
Along with the shine of one bald head.

Hundreds of sets of chair and ears
Listening to tonight
With smiles and small tears.

All in ensemble this culture create
Music forever treasured,
For many reasons it pleasures.