Rock Royalty

I decend from rock royalty.
On a local Irish level.
My Dad rocked around the clock.
At night in local dancehalls.
And daily in his chemist shop.
Accordion strapped on tight.

He begat three singing sons.
And four fine singing daughters.
At his funeral we seven sang his
favourite hymns and Danny Boy.
There was not a dry eye as
we all wished him goodbye.

Now, his eldest son rocks on.
Drove all the way on my wedding morn.
To rock my wedding night away.
With The Stunning, up from Galway.
Lead guitarist with fingers flashing.
Brewing a Storm, husband head banging.

Fitting poem for today, Elvis's anniversary.
I admit rock and roll is my forte.
Rhythm courses through my body.
I cannot sit when good music plays.
I simply must get up and sway.
Please take my hand...let's dance.


16/08/2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 8/29/2016 11:07:00 AM
A wonderful heritage to pass through the generations. Totally musically inept myself, I'm sorry to say. Great write.
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Jean Murray
Date: 8/29/2016 12:53:00 PM
Thank you James
Date: 8/17/2016 12:38:00 PM
- A wonderful poem ..... with great music .... dance my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/17/2016 2:19:00 PM
You betcha!! As we say in Ireland Anne-Lise.
Date: 8/17/2016 1:35:00 AM
Great write, Jean, and being of Dublin stock, I can relate to the musical family tree. My Dada played harmonica and piano, my mum played a bit of guitar, both eldest brothers guitarists, my younger bro dabbles on accordion and keyboard, and I play the Pandemonium. And a bit of guitar. Jean Murray, too old for Rock 'n roll, young enough to hooley? Viv x
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Jean Murray
Date: 8/17/2016 6:36:00 AM
"Too fast to live, too young to die" Me to a T Viv. And What do you mean "too old for rock and roll"? There is no such thing. Can you not imagine me with our hands crossed between your legs, as you haul me back to upright position? I am doing a visulation as we speak.... I play the pandimonium too.
Date: 8/17/2016 12:04:00 AM
Great history, and a pleasure to read!
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Jean Murray
Date: 8/17/2016 12:58:00 AM
Perhaps not the rock band Phillip had in mind for his contest Tom, but big brother Derek is a rock star to me. Glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 8/16/2016 11:58:00 AM
Great fun read jean - good luck:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jean Murray
Date: 8/16/2016 8:30:00 PM
Thank you Jan.
Date: 8/16/2016 9:18:00 AM
Love the movement of music, Jean, great write! Hugs Eve
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Eve Roper
Date: 8/16/2016 10:21:00 AM
Wonderful,
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Jean Murray
Date: 8/16/2016 9:24:00 AM
Thank you Eve. It was my birthday last Friday. I was home alone that night but in the mood to dance. So, I headed out to a local pub with a good live band, and did just that. I have been known to dance with wooden chairs when no partner is available.
Date: 8/16/2016 8:26:00 AM
Well done Jean, I enjoyed reading this.
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Jean Murray
Date: 8/16/2016 8:31:00 AM
Thank you Ronald. I am trying to upload their video now.
Date: 8/16/2016 7:59:00 AM
Lovely write Jean. Music heals the soul. I heard Elvis is living Kalamazoo.
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Jean Murray
Date: 8/16/2016 8:24:00 AM
I heard that too.
Date: 8/16/2016 7:20:00 AM
How about a little Buddy Holly? If you were here I'd sing True Love Ways. Lol.I love rock n roll. G Fun read Jean. Although I must admit. I'm not a huge fan of Elvis. I'm more of a Beatles kinda guy!
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Date: 8/16/2016 8:23:00 AM
Daniel, I'm sure I could still manage to get at least one pelvic thrust......on the dance floor...
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