A promising player

knew cadence and read music

tap, tap, tap

the left foot became a natural twinge

every day

a little better

flying along the pins

tap, tap, tap

Music plays with our soul

wraps itself around a mood

defines a moment

recalls a memory

and the sweet melody goes on 

forever in a certain rhythm

defined by the composer.

What if I played

to your heart alone

without any other agenda

just my solo 

suggesting I love you

tap, tap, tap

‘Nowhere man please listen’

while the world plays on

you still want to return the favor.

Band camp never felt further away.