"Life is like a piano; white keys represent happiness and the black show sadness. But as you go through life's journey, remember that the black keys also create music." ~ Author Unknown ~

I'm practicing piano while MY FRIENDS ARE PLAYING BALL! My fingers stick, my fingers slip, my fingers trip and fall. Sloppy scales and clumsy chords and TWO WILD BALLS ZIP BY! I miss the second sharp again FINN JUST POPPED A FLY! I fumble my arpeggios. Off-key, I lose the beat. But JAKE JUST WHACKED A GROUNDER RIGHT BETWEEN THE PITCHER'S FEET! I turn the page to "Serenade." my new piece for the week. THREE UP, THREE DOWN. HEY, HEY! GO TEAM! WE’RE ON A WINNING STREAK! The notes are tricky, still I try. until I hear the Coach shout, "IT'S THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH!" BASES LOADED, NO ONE OUT!" KIDS YELL AND CHEER LIKE CRAZY CAUSE OUR BATTER'S GOT IT MADE! KAYLEE SMACKS A GRAND SLAM HOMER!" I strike out on "Serenade". ~ Jocelyn Shipley ~

© Tina's Prayer Gate January7, 2018