The Concert

Drumming along on steering wheel
And dashboard, to rhythm and beats
8-track drowning out giddy squeals,
Till butts plopped down in venue seats.

The buzzing crowd was everywhere
All walks of life surely present,
Deluge of Tie-Dye and long Hair,
Smoke wafting thick, the oddest scent.

When all light vanished, cheers ensued
As silhouettes shuffled on stage,
Anticipation…all eyes glued,
Mind numbing sound, coming of age!

They’d rocked our years, and now this night
Fans singing each memorized word,
Dancing, laughter—our teenage rite
Of passage, forever conferred.

Ten thousand flames, begged one more song
Two mega hits offered instead;
Then bows before worshiping throng,
Ended the show, farewells widespread.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Peterson Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 10:16 PM
I wonder who the band was. At a Doobie Brothers concert in the 70s with Michael McDonald, I lifted my wife on my shoulders for much of its duration. Now I'm lucky to stand on my own. Nice memories and good writing.
Wegman Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 3:33 AM
I see the EAGLES tonight in Raleigh’s PNC Arena…back up by Michael McDonald’s Doobie Brothers!!
A  Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 4:06 PM
Michael, Congratulations........ SKAT
Wegman Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Thank you, SKAT!!
Allison Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 1:59 PM
dropping back with my congrats:-) Hugs jan xx
Wegman Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 8:52 PM
Thanks Jan!!
Allison Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 6:45 AM
Great descriptive write - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Wegman Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Thanks Jan. This one was fun!
Wigley Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 10:28 PM
Yep, you've caught the moment, Michael. Good write. Regards, Viv
Wegman Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Thanks Viv!
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