All That 'Glitters' Is Not Gold

They thought he was a harmless fool.
His hair dyed black
And eyebrows pencilled in,
The silver outfits -
Shoulders huge -
And platform shoes.

His lyrics less than lyrical,
Chanted, shouted
At his concerts;
His hits always played at parties.

A has-bean humoured,
Perhaps patronised,
His antics tolerated.

But Gary Glitter had a dark secret…


Jack Horne for Nette's Glitter contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sweetheart Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM
oh I do recall the hoopla about Gary Glitter.. a nice expression for Nette's contest Jack.. mch success my friend...luv..
Jones Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM
You're talkin' Eddie Izzard, right?? Dang, jack, i sure hope this wins! ~N
Neels Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 9:41 AM
So true Jack, what a stunning entry for Nette's contest, good luck to you :) lfde Wilma
Mister Roboto Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM
HAS BEAN ...I DiGG it! * In my deep southern redneck draw ---- "I thought you were talkin' bout the King there for a minute there BOII....Don'tchyou Darrrr say No evils bout the KANG of Rock n RoLL bo...Elvis Aaron Presley!!!"---Ha, That is what you would hear from my neighbors here in South Carolina, if they thought you were slandering their beloved King! HA! You follow me!
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November 11, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Oooh, there are so many aging rock stars to whom this song applies, Jack. Nothing worse than seeing a singer in his sixties wearing a glittery jumpsuit. Kept thinking about Mick Jagger and Stephen Tyler. Awesome entry for Nette's contest and I love the title! Best wishes for success. Love, Carolyn
Sivey Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 10:09 AM
I love how you left us hanging at the end of he poem! That leaves us to our own imagination! The most powerful tool to any poem...the readers own imagination! Good luck in the contest! Outstanding work!!!
Richards Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 5:45 PM
I think I've seen this guy on a tv sit-com....he wasn't a bit funny! Great entry for Nette's contest, Jack!
Kendrick Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Interesting one..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM
ohhhh more story!! do tell?? [has been] Light & Love
Lane Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Yes he did. Shame. Tony
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