Sometimes everything is grace
Sunday evening after dinner
My love plays – talent’s in her
Under-practiced though, she’ll trace
A phrase of Chopin eloquently
Enough to bring a peace in me
A better world, a better life
Beyond the darkness we see now
I glimpse where music must allow
Hope and joy to cut through strife
And bring the world the peace I feel
Where violence ends and things must heal
Thus, Alison upon the keys,
Hesitant, but sure to please.