my dear Claudia

A dear friend you have been to me

These ten years past.

Looking back, it’s hard to believe

They went by so fast.

Remember how I used to moan

And wriggle on the bench?

Practice hard, I did!

Although, my teeth were clenched.

I remember wishing desperately

To be in another land

When that massive book of Hanon

Slouched upon your stand.

Then came the Minuet in G

And Beethoven’s Fur Elise.

Happy was the day when

From those melodies we were released!

Now, here we are

Treasured old friends.

We’ve had good times and bad

But we’ve made amends

Thank you, my dear

For seeing me through.

That annoying child you feared

Would bring harm to you

By banging on your keys

Has come to love you

And your tinny melodies.

So, though I’ve said it before

I’ll say it again.

I have been blessed to have you

Claudia, my dear, dear friend.

　

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Yes, I named my piano.  What can I say?  I suppose Anne Shirley was a bad influence on me...  ;)