Tethered

At the piano, playing two keys at a time
And singing anything that comes to mind
Right hand improvising in C major

Ironic.

Left hand hung between my knees

Slumped. 

Tonight the upright piano
Settled into antique rugs
Is my therapist

Finally. 

Verses fall out of my mouth
Makeshift and muddy

Unadulterated. 

The hammers and strings understand
Homebound and hidden

Forgotten.