My mom has cancer 

And the only thing I can think to do 

Is hide between the notes 

Pick up my old friend 

And play 

Concentrate on the counting 

1-2-3 

Breathe 

2-2-3 

Breathe 

3-2-3 

Mold the the phrases 

Shape the rests 

Somewhere between the notes 

In the silence 

Is peace. 

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