Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

Glastonbury My Guilty Pleasure

Reminiscing and full of nostalgia 
looking back over the years
A life full of joy and laughter 
though some occasional tears
But no real regrets 
Oh, maybe just one 
For at this time of year
to my mind it doth come

So why before I die
have I never been to Glastonbury
watching from my old armchair
     wishing it was me 
          wishing I was there

For despite 
     the rain 
          the mud
               the loos
euphoria is all I see 
     with babes in arms 
         and sixties hippies
this place I really I want to be
sitting here full of joie de vivre

To see those happy hippy souls 
     festooned
          bejewelled
               leaves me beguiled 
their visage truly says it all
they dance and sway the night away
a fantasy world of music and colour
this place is truly like no other

It’s never too late for me
to visit Glastonbury ~ my guilty pleasure 
     donning my happy hippy attire
          strategically placing my stick- on tattoos
               I turn up the volume ~  I'm ready to go

So singing and dancing the whole night through
at dawn ~ as I wipe the sleep from my eyes
 
I’m enjoying the luxury of my very own loo… 

Written on 28th June 2019 – the first day of Glastonbury Festival

3rd PLACE
Contest: YOUR CHOICE SEASONS-FESTIVALS VERSE ,any form,any theme
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Jan Allison June 29, 2019 at 12:21 PM You brought the event to life Ann I love the fact you enjoy it from the comfort of your own home - water on tap and your own loo and no searing heat or mudbaths lol!:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour June 30, 2019 at 6:17 PM Glad you enjoyed my poem Jan, and yes I agree with you, as I always want my own loo and certainly don't fancy a mud bath, haha. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Demetrios Trifiatis June 29, 2019 at 5:02 AM An enjoyable writing transpiring beautiful experiences ! Fun to read ! Liked it very much my friend, Ann! Ann Gilmour June 29, 2019 at 9:21 AM So pleased you enjoyed it dear Demetrios and even more pleased to see your sweet return. Thank you for your kind visit and lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann

Tom Cunningham June 29, 2019 at 1:14 AM Haha ,love your last line Ann, my daughters friend has been a couple of times and loved it, ( mud and all lol ) Good luck. Tom Ann Gilmour June 29, 2019 at 1:24 AM Thanks Tom for your visit and glad you liked my poem! I always watch Glastonbury on my TV and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere, but then reality kicks in, haha... With kindest thoughts Ann - take care in this extreme heat Tom. Tonight I am seeing Tony Bennett at the Royal Albert Hall - I'm so excited!!!