The Tuner's Turn

in the background no more

The Tuner's Turn

he's tuned them all it seems

most of the 12,5oo different brands

he has tuned them even in his dreams

in damp basements and smoky band stands

Ballwin, Steinway, Schimmel and Mason

the very best there is to offer

Irving Strausser is the one to hasten

he is the master you want to proffer

a fine tinkler of the ivory in his own right

but never really ever given the chance

he practiced until dawn's early light

the best was a Holiday Inn wedding dance

he was in attendance that special night

at the Radio City Music Hall

he came to see the maestro's delight

but alas had tripped and fallen against the wall

the audience was antsy whistling and clapping hands

the producers were anxious not knowing where

they spotted Irving in the aisle hearing the demands

they begged him play they were in despair

he shook his head saying no certainly not me

I am just a tuner an amature at best

they begged and pleaded for his sympathy

and well you can guess the rest

he finally took the stage the crowd settled in

he graciously bowed his head and explained the situation

after a few nervous moments he finally did begin

he played oh did he play to a standing ovation

his fingers flew over the keys like magic

this was the tuner's turn to take his place

some of the audience may forget his name

but they will always remember his face

Gomer LePoet...

Reviews

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This is great!! When given the chance we all shine in our own time...
Wonderful piece...a story within a poem...nice rhyming dude....

[The Analog Kid]

Good stuff. This is what I love. Music and story-telling with some rhyme.

[Cherrie]

..he came to see the maestro's delight..