A number of years ago our friend, Guy McKay, may he rest in peace, wrote a lovely poem which he graciously allowed all of to use, to remind our customers that it was time to get the piano tuned. I have used this poem for many years, and it has gotten a lot of positive comments from my customers. Well, I finally decided it was time to give my customers something else to read. Therefore I asked my wife, Jan, a poet of some sorts, to come up with something different. She came up with this limmerick. She has agreed to let all of you use it, provided you give her credit. It's nothing fancy, and it won't win any prizes, but you it might get a chuckle from your customers, and maybe even an extra tuning. Here it goes. I once had a piano in tune - It might have been some year in June. I though it would last, A few summers past - I was going to have it done soon. My neighbors have started complaining, The few friends I have remaining Have plugged up their ears, Or passed by with tears, While smiles of pity they're feigning. So lest I should lose my best friend, Or my reputation might end, I may as well call Before this nightfall, To set a tuning appointment. Use it good health. Wim Blees RPT St. Louis
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