A sleek RED Grand Piano
Sits in the centre of THEIR Recording Studio
The lid is propped up & ready for HIM to play
HIS crisp white music scores line the piano ledge
Floor to ceiling windows with Black Velvet curtains
Have been pulled open to allow the moonlight to flood in
Off in the distance, the skyline of Nairobi is visible
Five white chairs are set up, five rows deep
Each group of twenty five surround the piano
From every corner of the Studio
Each of them decorated with Satin Bows
Made with the same colors as the Kenyan Flag
Just enough room for an intimate group of 100
To witness the release of "Box of Rain"
As the Guests arrive they are greeted at the door
Pleasantries are exchanged with each Guest
They are offered Champagne & Caviar by the Butlers
Each dressed in Black Tuxedos with Crisp White Shirts
They each carry a Silver platter with White Gloves
The invited Guests are Record & Marketing Executives
The Grandfather clocks Gold Chimes indicate it's 8 PM
Guests make their way to take their seats
The room is quiet with the exception of the odd whisper
Everyone is waiting in anticipation
Eager to see HIM perform
Three seats remain empty in the front row
Each marked with a RED RESERVED sign
The chandeliers dim & the crowd falls quiet
THREE women enter the Studio, arms interlocked
They each take one of the empty seats beside the piano
The studio darkens & HE makes his entrance
From a secret door hidden amongst the mahogany walls
He quietly slides onto the piano bench
His silhouette outlined only by the soft light on the piano
He's dressed in a Black Tuxedo & a Tailored White Shirt
Along with HIS Trademark; the Black Fedora
There's no introductions as his hands take their place
They seem to be at ONE with the ivory keys
Music is flowing effortlessly from HIS fingertips
HE entertains the Guests with HIS entire compilation
That HE conceived & composed while living abroad
HE; confident that one day THEY would return home
TOGETHER to HIS ROOTS & to release HIS music
Separated for years from HIS Family
This evening is a VERY SPECIAL occasion b'cuz
EVERYONE in attendance played an instrumental role
In HIS musical journey & life this far
Now ready to FINALLY take the world by storm
The chandeliers come to light & brighten the Studio
Thundering applause & cheers reverberate
As he tips his hat in response to the standing ovation
He slides off the piano bench & he motions
For the three women to join HIM at center stage
His Mother comes forward first
She's beaming with PRIDE & hugs HIM tightly
His Daughter joins them & they share a group hug
Then HE motions for HER to come forward
She's dressed in a sheer RED & WHITE Evening Gown
That's EMBELLISHED with Diamond Studs & HIS initials
HE takes HER hand & HE encourages HER to spin
Round & round HE makes HER twirl
THEY'RE smiling from ear to ear
And occasionally LAUGHING OUT LOUD
It's clearly OBVIOUS that they're DELIRIOUSLY happy
To be TOGETHER once again; just like THEY use to!
This was a lovely story, Elizabeth, full of love and joy! It reminds us how emotional yet exciting reunions can be! Awesome, and thank you for sharing with us!