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Crocodile Rock - Elton John

Crocodile Rock

My heart leapt with all joy, still does, with doe eyes.
Back in that day, before I knew Elton’s face, the sighs

of my sister and I, as we lie in our parents bed,
hours of tuning in to the sounds we were fed.

My heart leapt with all joy, as this Middlesex man
belted out this timebomb tune. Pop rock began.

Begins with innocence, new releases rocks repress,
with the leer of a crocodile on “Suzie’s tight dress.”

A young mind doesn’t fixate on innuendoes; doe eyes
recklessly leap and dance; with time, lyrics synthesize.

The moment I hear this tune, I’m back in time, inside
my Haviland skin, “hopping and bopping” amplified.

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Sara Kendrick March 8, 2025 at 4:18 AM Dropping by to say congratulations on your winning work. So nice to see it in the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K Kim Rodrigues March 8, 2025 at 5:52 AM Thank you, Sara! :)

Oliver Mckeithan March 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM Congrats on your placement in my contes Kim. You are a big Elton fan. I like his early stuff. Again well done and well written Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM I love his early songs too. Just fun!

John Loving Iii February 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM I found a record player at my grand parents house. It was soul music for me. But benny and the jets will always be a favorite. Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM I wish I had my hands on a record player! I saved a couple. Once borrowed my brother in law’s when he was djing!

Gershon Wolf February 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM Not to mention what a showman Elton was with those wild outfits, outsize shades, and playing the piano standing p, ala Jerry Lee Lewis... Now, of course, he rails against the legalization of marijuana. Wisdom? I say: Too little, too late, Elton... Joe Maverick February 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM Hmm.? This song..Island girl Another benny and the jets .'rocket man.) All hestro oriented/value pieces.' That got him up, my deep thoughts of reggie?? Best not said.' I will Say though a pastor once told me the most trouble he'd ever had came from the musicans.?? And in heaven.?? His words not mine' but yet not forgotton.) Kim Rodrigues February 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM Well, you, know we like these people for their entertainment! Don’t want it shaded ;)

Christuraj Alex February 8, 2025 at 4:58 AM Happy memories of inner rock & roll. Kim Rodrigues February 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM Yup!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh February 8, 2025 at 4:08 AM How hearing song transports one back to his youth! Very nice. Kim Rodrigues February 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM So true! Your senses fire up. Thank you, Akham!

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM Kim, your lovely poem brings back happy memories. It's so evocative of youthful, carefree fun, that it was pure pleasure to read. :) Kim Rodrigues February 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM Thank you, Evelyn!

Hilda Greenhough February 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM Rock & Roll, stirs my soul. I miss the great music of the 50's & it's. Thanks for the memory. Kim Rodrigues February 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM Glad you enjoyed! Thank you, Hilda!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM - Lots of good music from that era, Kim - Elton John was one of my favorites ... lovely memoirs :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues February 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise! :)

James Marshall Goff February 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM Agreed Kim! ...class of '74 meself, feelin' it! Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 7, 2025 at 4:55 AM Dear Kim, this is a beautifully nostalgic journey, pulsing with rhythm and memory. Your words capture that pure, unfiltered joy of music shaping our youth. Funny thing Elton John said of all the songs he hates playing is Crocodile Rock and we all loved it. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM That is okay, because there were many we loved.

Victor Buhagiar February 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM Rock music has always been popular. We used to dance a lot, Lilian and I in days gone by. Still missing her and the music. Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2025 at 3:34 AM Aww…so sweet the memories. I can feel the pulse of your memories. Thank you for sharing, Victor.

CayCay Godwin February 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM Yes, some songs do just as you expressed. It was with my little sister that memories, now precious, were made involving music / me - junior high and her - 2nd grade. How sweet they are and how grateful I am that your poem brought that feeling to me. Your poem may have even inspired my muse ... CayCay Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM I love that I have stirred a memory up and perhaps your muse! Hugs, CayCay!

Paige Hind February 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM Ah, I liked your memoirs. :) Been so busy, so been away - will be reading your poetry...you're first in line! Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2025 at 3:36 AM Glad you’re back, Paige! So sweet, you are!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM Sublime! Elton John’s Benny and The Jets is my first ever favourite song, can’t remember how old I was, toddler probably! Elton forever a special place in my heart. Don’t let the sun go down on me GOOSEBUMPS every single time. xomo Kim Rodrigues February 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM I love all the old songs! Thanks for your comment and replaying all those faves in my head! I may not sleep,tonight…lol

David Crandall February 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM A very infectious song. It makes me feel nostalgic, which is perfect, because the song when it was written, was nostalgic :-) Kim Rodrigues February 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM It really was, wasn’t i t?! Thank you, David!

Paula Goldsmith February 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM I enjoyed reading your fun write. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a fun day writing away................... Kim Rodrigues February 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM Thank you, Paula!