Two Harps

Since November I've had a harp in the house.

A lovely little 30-string harp, 

on loan from a generous friend.

I've loved learning to play it,

picking out Irish tunes and adding accompaniment.

I even had some lessons!

But a month ago,

I bought a harp of my own!!

Something I had hoped for for years

but never really thought would happen.

The new harp,

besides being my very own,

is a step up from the borrowed harp,

being 34 strings rather than 30,

free-standing

(less floor space needed 

and easier to play)

and a little larger 

(better for my back).

The strings are tighter,

less "twangy" than the smaller harp.

But I love them both.

And tonight I return the friend's harp.

So I thought I'd better take some photos 

to remember it by.

Stay "tuned" for more about my new harp.