Life song

Life Song

The clarity of hitting middle C on the piano resounded through out the auditorium.  Silence filled the seats while continuous thoughts consumed his every nerve.  Perhaps every rehearsal of his musical career will begin just as it did with his daily life.  Watching the reflection on his fingers swiftly and accurately hit the keys. With every pound of his fingers he felt release and almost disconnected from his fears but only for the time being. 

Slowly the pattern of the keys was unmistakable. Freely he played with such passion and rhythm in his movements. How he brought the notes to life and as it wisp passed their eyes.  The fear filled the hearts of the audience then calmly brought them peace.  Like puppets on string he held them within his hands. With a stroke of his hand and a pound the keys, he was the head of this assembly. All eyes of wonder and awe pierced him to his seat.

As the climax began to build, eyes widened as mouths slowly opening. Absorbing all that can be withheld in and instant.  The clash of lightening! Energy drained from there brow, tears fell from their widened eyes. A slow and silent breath from the pianist, just as his fear began to consume him he bowed stiffly. Drifting silently into the darkness of the stage, his legs gave way. Quietly a tear dropped from his face.