reluctant fingers 
coaxed to move
over the keys
to draw down the music 
from somewhere
beyond mind
for comfort
a distraction
a measure of time away

yet even as chords and melody
fall into place
obediently lining out each phrase
the music itself 
mirrors a heartmind 
still vibrating with
splinters and shards 

no help there
no need to try that again
these weeks must simply play it all out
waiting to know
what comes of it