I am beyond the realm of words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Words are no longer useful for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I need the language of piano keys and bows on strings and fingers plucking harps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I need an orchestra to speak with me, to speak for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no poem or lyric that can sufficiently state my sorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the piano knows as do the other instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We cherish and covet quotes and anecdotes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I argue that nothing summons a comfort and understanding like<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The voice of an instrument, whether it be electric or acoustic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even Prince used his guitar to translate the woe and power of purple rain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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