In an untitled poem from "Der Shem Hameforash: Mensch," Abraham Joshua Heschel crafts a profound meditation on artistic expression and spiritual service through a sustained metaphor of the human body as piano. Through close textual reading of Morton M. Leifman's translation, this analysis traces how Heschel's imagery evolves from external observations—clouds as piano keys, growing hands—to a complete identification with the instrument itself. The speaker's transformation from observer to piano represents a larger philosophical shift from individual artistic aspiration to communal service. By linking the piano to "mother's breast" and positioning the speaker as one who quiets "thirsty stillness," Heschel establishes music as both spiritual and emotional sustenance. The poem ultimately reveals how artistic expression can bridge personal transcendence and compassionate response to human suffering, echoing central themes in Heschel's broader theological and philosophical work. The metaphorical framework demonstrates the inseparability of aesthetic achievement and ethical obligation in Heschel's vision of human purpose.