Tap, tap, and tap faster now
to the beat she’d exclaim
Her fingers would dance over black and white keys
as her expression screamed passionate
She held herself up with ease, dressed in love
Poise could very well be her middle name
Patience and respect dangled, I imagined
from her tousled brown hair
Laughter to be thankful for in her piano lesson
Clap, clap, and clap faster now
to the beat she’d exclaim
- salome albrecht
For my piano teacher.