Mark J. Halliday Poet Narrative

Concert In West Germany

On the bluffs above the Lorelei Rock,
Overlooking the Rhine River near Bingen,
Is the Lorelei Ampitheater.
While stationed in West Germany, 
Towards the end of the Cold War,
I saw there an awesome concert.
The main band was one of my favorite bands--
Possibly the best band America ever produced
(The only band that ever gave the Beatles any competition anyway).
Cheerleaders from the University of Nevada Las Vegas
Strutted and danced on stage
In uniforms, sarongs, and bikinis.
Rain didn't stop the show or discourage the spectators.
A significant percentage of the audience were young people,
Who liked the songs their parents treasured--
Songs about hot rods, love, and surfboards.
The song of the beautiful Lorelei below
Harmonized with the California sound above.

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Probir Gupta June 1, 2015 at 5:56 AM A fine narrative poetry! Enjoyed reading. Mark J. Halliday June 1, 2015 at 5:44 PM Thanks for commenting.

Darlene Gifford May 31, 2015 at 6:15 PM Hi! I enjoyed reading about the concert you once attended in W. Germany featuring the Beach Boys. My best to you...Darlene Mark J. Halliday June 1, 2015 at 5:44 PM Got it in one. Yes, the Beach Boys were the main act. I still fondly remember the cute cheerleaders dancing to Be True To Your School.

Jan Allison May 31, 2015 at 1:09 PM You painted a great picture with your vivid description Mark - when I was much younger and lived in the Uk I travelled to Germany a couple of times to go to a concert. Good luck in the contest :-) Hugs jan xx Jan Allison May 31, 2015 at 5:53 PM I've seen the beach boys and Brian Wilson solo - that was a sad gig he was well past his prime:-( Hugs Jan xx Mark J. Halliday May 31, 2015 at 5:51 PM The main act was the Beach Boys, preceded by Asia and King Creole.