The Piano - By Shenaz

An old man sits at his piano and begins to play a heartfelt sorrowful tune. In a dark deserted room his face is a picture of lonesomeness as he plays the keys of the piano that has been in his family for centuries. Suddenly he remembers his wife in the past as she joins him to play the piano. His imagination grows wild as she delicately places her hand upon his and softly plants a kiss on his wrinkly cheek, showing her love for him. His emotions reflect in his eyes as he is enlightened then she slowly fades away. Immediately his mind takes him back to World War 1. He and his companion take cover behind a large marble brick wall as the enemies shoot. He signals his friend with a nod to go into battle. BANG! His comrade is shot dead. He cradles him in his arms as his face is filled with guilt. Soon the memory fades as he still plays the emotional tune. At this point the piece gets livelier as he thinks back to his childhood. His father gives him a present. He opens it and inside is a hobby horse. He is overjoyed and his facial expression is a smile. He plays on it for a while as his mind fades. He is then joined by his grandson as he sits down next to his grandfather they both smile at each other and play the last note of the tune together.