Who Says You Can'T Go Back In Time

Who says I can’t go back in time
            No, not the records on my shelf
Just flip a switch and there I am
                A version of my younger self

I turn the beat around all night
                  In memories of Disco shoes
A fever boils inside my brain
          Love for the night is mine to lose

Who says I can’t go back in time
   No, not the clock that haunts my wall
The tick and tock now tock and tick
              As I drift back and have a ball

As pages turn in rhythmic flow
               The photos in my book agree
It’s just as though I’m really there
                  Another sip of wine for me!
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Goldsmith Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 1:47 PM
A fun/creative write. Love This One. Going back in time is fun with memories, pictures or daydreaming. To the past some of the best days. Have a great/blessed day...............
Gentile Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 1:08 PM
Thank you Paula xxoo
Romios Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 12:04 PM
Closing my eyes,some great music~ yes I can and do go back in time. It is a refresher course in life, Good one with fine poetic beaT. Pangie xo
Gentile Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 5:11 AM
Thanks so much Pangie xxoo
Proxenos Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 9:57 AM
This is a great poem Mike - you wrote about something you that you have thought about for a while, and the beat and rhythm of the poem is almost as if you are at a party some time back - a fun read - enjoy the journey, we are just sitting down to dinner - so cheers with my glass of wine. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Gentile Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 1:28 PM
Cheers Jennifer and thank you for your kind words xxoo
Sands Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 7:55 AM
I love this fun poem Mike. That is right, who says we can't go back in time? I enjoyed this a lot :)
Gentile Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 5:21 AM
Thanks Heidi, Happy Saturday xxoo
Ibeh Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 7:32 AM
May I join you on this time machine trip? Wonderful poem, Mike:-) Fun read, my friend.
Gentile Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 5:20 AM
Of course, all are welcome, thanks Edward!!
Wolf Avatar
April 7, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment (N. Hawthorne) has nothing on your sparkling wine, Mike. Refreshing to the last drop! Thanks, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 7:12 AM
Thanks so much Gershon !!
Buhagiar Avatar
April 7, 2022 at 8:35 AM
May I join you with that sip of wine. Cute poem.
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 7:13 AM
Of course!! Thanks Victor!!
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April 6, 2022 at 10:43 AM
A FAVE!!! I love this, Mike. Just the other evening at dinner my niece and I were lamenting that the Disco days will probably never come back. I told her down in Mexico the restaurants and bars still play disco music. I remember dancing the night away underneath a glistening revolving disco ball. It was a wonderful time. Wish I still had my records! Hope you're having a fantastic week, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
April 7, 2022 at 4:55 AM
Thank you Milt`, the disco era was magnificent for me as well!!!
M  Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 8:52 AM
Another beauty Mike! Looking back reflecting is comforting….Enjoyed! Debx
Gentile Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 9:31 AM
Thanks so much Deb xxoo
Goff Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 8:37 AM
So true Mike! Beins' tho I have an allergic reaction to jon barleycorn, I digress! nuthin' but a barrel-o-pickles when I've forgot... I'm a 7%'er...enuf true confessions...good poem my friend!
Gentile Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 9:31 AM
Thank you James! True confessions are fun!!
Miller Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 7:59 AM
"Love for the night is mine to lose" I love this reminiscing poem Mike.
Gentile Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Thank you Terry!!!
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April 6, 2022 at 7:06 AM
We can't look too far ahead Mike but we can certainly look back on happy memories. Tom
Gentile Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Happy memories to you Tom !!!
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April 6, 2022 at 5:31 AM
Enjoyed this poem reminiscing, Mike--memories of yore do occupy us. A joy!
Gentile Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Thanks so much Vijay!!!
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