The Old Phonoghaph

A two-tone case of blue and white
                             to house euphonious delight
It graces still the table top
                 on which it played its first “Doo-wop” 

I’m thinking of my younger days
                             and of a million record plays
Nostalgia grooves with every spin
                                to satisfy the mood I’m in

The Beatles, Kinks and Rolling Stones
                       “No satisfaction”, Jagger moans
And Disco lives yet with the sound
                       of Vicki’s ‘Turn the beat around”

For holidays and Christmas cheer
                    “It came upon the midnight clear”
Still resonates in lovely tones
                   and “Silent night” still chaperones

Although it’s aged along with me
                              there is no better company  
For rainy days to disappear 
                          my phonograph of old is here
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Wolf Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 5:34 PM
I sure do remember those 'doo-wops,' Mike, along with those redundant piano triplets. btw, I'm from the Italian Policemen's Association, and we 'wops' are comin' after ya! ~ Capone & Co, lol.
Gentile Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 3:56 PM
I’m ready for you GW! I thought you too young to remember!!!
Sands Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 5:58 PM
I enjoyed this very much Mike. Thanks for sharing. Happy Sunday :)
Gentile Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 3:48 AM
Thank you so much Heidi, Happy Sunday!!
Allison Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 4:41 PM
what wonderful memories the imagery is so vivid I can almost hear the old tunes:-) hugs Jan xx
Gentile Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 3:48 AM
Thanks so much Jan xxoo
Pandit Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Wonderfully ruminating in delightful memories. Enjoyed the sound of your music, Mike. A lovely poem, many can relate to.
Gentile Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 3:48 AM
Thank you so much Vijay!
Hankins Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 10:28 AM
Mike, what a wonderful, reminiscent pen on something that you treasure. I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. Many of us have those things we treasure sitting somewhere in our homes as reminders of "the way we were."
Gentile Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 3:48 AM
Thanks Milton, I'm glad you liked it!
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