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A Sonnet On Ageing

Something in the newspaper that I saw I have to say, it made my blood run cold, and I had never noticed it before but just confirmed that I am getting old. The latest music chart, the top twenty, for downloads, since the singles chart has gone full of the strangest names, yes there were plenty what made me sad , I'd only heard of one. Marshmello, Benny Blanco, Travis Scott, Loud luxury & Brando, who are they? Peep & XXXtentacion, weird or what? George Ezra, I knew him, which made my day. I sat and pondered where the years all go to the consoling strains of Matt Monro.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/28/2018 12:47:00 PM

Here's some solace: My kids and grandkids don't listen to anything composed after about 1990. They tell me that all the good music was written and played before that. So why should WE listen to the junk that they're cranking out these days! We're not getting older. We're just getting smarter! LOL. Best wishes, Gershon

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/12/2018 9:12:00 AM

As I pat your back and murmur, I know, I know ... Actually, I don't care that I don't know who the heck the current music stars are so much as I care that what they do is called music. What makes me weepy is when I see a musician I grew up on, still love listening to and get HARD HIT by how OLD he/she is. I'm sure every person who is allowed to age has felt such sad twinges, yepper - I'm sure. Enjoyed your poem, your purging. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/4/2018 11:22:00 PM

G'day Viv … the names match some of the music Viv. Meaningless drivel, and as for rap (spelt with a silent C), I'm showing my age as I wind up my His Master's Voice record player - thanks Viv - Lindsay

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/4/2018 8:39:00 AM

Well, I don't listen much to pop music anymore so I haven't any idea about who is popular anymore. I only remember ones from way, way back. LOL..Sara..Elvis, The Ormond Brothers, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton,Etc

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/4/2018 6:38:00 AM

Oh i love my vinyl, some 60 years old now, yet not as old as i,,love your poetry Viv, at least i'm not alone in my old age...

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/2/2018 3:42:00 PM

At least Elvis is still alive! There is something special about a melody we can hum! We live in a world where chaos is having an effect on everything. Love your poetry. You are a unique genius, sir.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/1/2018 5:34:00 PM

oh heck I'm getting old too lol - never listen to new music - give me 60's 70's and 80's and of course Matt Munro lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 10/2/2018 12:35:00 AM

Indeedy, Jan, I find myself listening to more and more old stuff, and finding little gems I'd forgotten about. Viv x

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/1/2018 8:39:00 AM

I don't know any of them either. Well written Viv :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 10/2/2018 12:37:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, makes me fel better. Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/1/2018 2:12:00 AM

- I do not know any of them ... omg. is it the age (?) ... :))) - Love it, Viv - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 10/2/2018 12:36:00 AM

No, Anne-Lise, you're as young as ever, we're just turning into our parents. Viv x

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/1/2018 1:38:00 AM

Good one Viv, frightening though. Whos Matt Munro lol. Tom..

Viv Wigley
Date: 10/2/2018 12:36:00 AM

Well spotted on my typo, Tom, serves me right for writing poetry at silly o'clock in the morning. Regards, Viv