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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Inman Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 11:07 AM
A wonderful heritage to pass through the generations. Totally musically inept myself, I'm sorry to say. Great write.
Murray Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 12:53 PM
Thank you James
Andresen Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 12:38 PM
- A wonderful poem ..... with great music .... dance my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 2:19 PM
You betcha!! As we say in Ireland Anne-Lise.
Wigley Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 1:35 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
Murray Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 6:36 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.
Quigley Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 12:04 AM
Great history, and a pleasure to read!
Murray Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 12:58 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.
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 11:58 AM
Great fun read jean - good luck:-) hugs Jan xx
Murray Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Thank you Jan.
Roper Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 9:18 AM
Love the movement of music, Jean, great write! Hugs Eve
Roper Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 10:21 AM
Wonderful,
Murray Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 9:24 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.
Kent Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Well done Jean, I enjoyed reading this.
Murray Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 8:31 AM
Thank you Ronald. I am trying to upload their video now.
Smith Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 7:59 AM
Lovely write Jean. Music heals the soul. I heard Elvis is living Kalamazoo.
Murray Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 8:24 AM
I heard that too.
Turner Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 7:20 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!
Murray Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 8:23 AM
Daniel, I'm sure I could still manage to get at least one pelvic thrust......on the dance floor...
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