Rock and Roller

Satisfied to live with memories
Along the highway of vinyl,
Where old labels are still shining
Unlike me, long after their demise.

 © Harry J Horsman 2020
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Wolf Avatar
November 11, 2020 at 3:55 PM
'The highway of vinyl' -- love it, Harry. Great turn of phrase. ~ Nostalgia Nut, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 8:58 AM
What demise are you talking about dear Harry, surely not yours, you have many great poems to write for us and which we will delight in reading - rock and roll - and Elvis the Pelvis, great songs in that era, but as Kim says with children you learn the new vibes and songs. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Tor Avatar
November 6, 2020 at 5:29 PM
Harry you and the great music of yesteryear will always live on my friend...
Rodrigues Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 4:29 AM
After awhile these titles do get old, as we do. I clung to the old for awhile but now I look to the future...my grandchildren in the apple of my eye and what catches theirs. <3 Kim
Williams Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 5:06 PM
You will always shine Harry, so will Rock and Roll. Why even the kids of today are enjoying it more than disco. Some music and memories never fade. Good luck in the contest....Maria Hugs
Roper Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 9:03 AM
Great free verse, Harry. I enjoyed the rock and roll of the era. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2020 at 7:57 AM
I would not say they are "shining" any more than you are, dear poet!! Your words too will live on as long as this site remains here and hopefully your poems are passed down to your children. They say when the last person who knew us is dead, then we are "unremembered" in the world. Let's hope this site will remain a permanent fixture for eons!!! (great entry)
Melugin Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 4:42 AM
Harry.....You rock!! You're just getting started!! Go Cat Go!!
Kendrick Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 3:35 AM
Good one. You have a long way to go before your demise though. Thanks for stopping by. Sara
James Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 3:23 PM
Do prefer the vinyls, miss mine, will have to see if I can dust some off, great poem Harry, Emilia : )
Dome Avatar
October 28, 2020 at 12:36 PM
Love this. So clever. hope you won. thank you for you kind comment.
Laurie Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 8:48 PM
Hello Harry … we are very lucky here. Some Sunday afternoons a friend gives the opportunity in a library to listen to vinyl records playing the old songs. Your poem reminds me on how good it is - thanks Harry - Lindsay
Crabtree Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 10:07 AM
Great poem, harry! I like CD's but I'm glad to see the records are starting to come back. :)
One Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Nice one Harry!
Pandit Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:28 AM
Wonderful reminiscing Harry--quite meaningfully done in just a few words.
Andresen Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:30 AM
- The "old" always come back ... I still have mine ... beautifully written, Harry :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sands Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:06 AM
Great one Harry! Well done :)
Buhagiar Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 2:36 AM
I often wonder how these extracts could be judged. This is indeed one of the best. ~~
Cunningham Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 2:04 AM
They say the good things always make a comeback and vinyl certainly is, unlike us, we'll just fade away. Tom
Allison Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 1:33 AM
Excellent ink Harry and on a personal note I am glad to see vinyl is making a come back,!:-) hugs Jan xx
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