To the Piano, Once More

When you think about sitting down at the piano again,
after having been away for a long time.

You might feel a little bit of hesitation.

Will I be able to play properly?
Will my fingers move like they used to?
I've almost forgotten how to read sheet music, too...

I think such thoughts can sometimes come first.

However, the keys you touch after a long time,
are gentler than you imagine, and they are still there just as they were.

When you play a single note,
you might feel the air change just a little,
because of how pleasant it feels.

You don't have to try to play well, it's okay.
You don't have to try to remember, it's okay.

Just strike a single note,
and listen to that sound until the very end.

Even just doing that is enough to make it piano time.

If you have the energy,
try just the right hand today.
Or perhaps, just one measure that you know.

The time you spend at the piano,
I think, is not just for reclaiming something,
but also a time to gently be there for your current self.

Please start quietly, from wherever you can.