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And his brother's name was Ju'-bal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. GENESIS 4:21 KJV

THIS OLD FAMILY TREE
to Pamela Clark


Faded denim overalls,
Were so comfortable to wear—
He loved those slim bib pockets,
And hid his harmonica there.
Plucking a handheld Jews Harp,
Making music with his mouth—
Magical sounds filled their place,
With old songs of the Deep South.
Fingertips touched ivory,
As she played the tunes by ear;
A player piano’s keys,
Showed her the notes she could hear.
With a unique chording style,
Entertaining was her fate;
Her shoes were passed at parties,
Like Sunday’s collection plate.
And ev’ry generation,
Could boast musical talent—
To some it came natural,
We knew it was heaven sent.
I can still hear them playing,
My favorite melodies;
When I’m resting quietly,
‘Neath this old family tree.

By Caryl Ramsdale
Copyright©1999-2004
'tears in a bottle collection'
The painting is a Copyright© H. Hargrove.
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Midi "PEACE ON EARTH" permission
Copyright© by Composer Christian Fuchs of Austria from
Laura's MIDI Heaven
November 06, 2003