Up there with the best there ever was.
Bring on the new, brash as dandies, bring on
Rock chicks and old rolling crones,
Unleash boy bands, all teeth,
Charm and harmonies close as electonics,
Engineers and the unplugged, unsung
Session singers can make them sound.
Push, pamper, praise and play their
Records on FM, AM, net, video.
Instruct the media on which profile
Not to photograph and allow no pics with
Girlfriends until their stars begin to fade.
Steel them, when the time is right,
To go see the Boss who made it
Every song of the way on a talent
Energised by a belly full of life and love.
Now watch carefully for signs of depression.
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Written by petetheverse (164 comments posted) 3rd January 2008 |
Hi, hut;
Thanks for yours, elsewhere.
This one is a bit out of my tree; but I'll wrestle with it.
I take it we're talking Springsteen here?
Lot going on - I have a friend who was a drummr in the 60's, and he might find a vibe or two in this.
But what's the necessity of a stanza break?
Like the final line, particularly (I have to look over my own shoulder for the very same thing!).
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Written by hutmaster (134 comments posted) 4th January 2008 |
Hi PTV. Yes, Springsteen. The stanza break? Well maybe I should have pointed out that this is an Acrostic - where the first letters of each line spell out the poem's subject, or at least some aspect of the writing.
It's a good way of getting something down when the dreaded 'block' sets in.
Thanks for the read and sorry to know that the 'Black Dog' chases you.
hm |
Passion
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3331 comments posted) 4th January 2008 |
Not a great Springsteen fan, but no matter. It was a pleasure to read something expressing a bit of real passion and with such eloquence. I'm tempted to have another listen to the man if he can provoke such fine sentiments
I must admit the structure made it a bit difficult to understand but I never do understand that part of poetry
jane |
Written by hutmaster (134 comments posted) 4th January 2008 |
Thank you, Jane, and you're quite right; the structure of Acrostics does seem to wobble a bit but then it is dictated by the line beginnings.
I have been a fan of the Boss for quite a while, although I managed to miss his performance last month in Belfast. I have seen him in concert before and HIS passion seems to transmit itself to even the most aurally and terpsichoreally challenged. Have a listen to the Skiffle Sessions to get a feel of the enthusiasm he has for the musical legacy of preceding generations; it pulses with energy and I would defy anyone who enjoys music not to find something worthy of their attention.
Once again, thank you for taking time with this, Jane. I appreciate the comments.
hm |
Written by petetheverse (164 comments posted) 4th January 2008 |
Hi,
Well, what a wally I am, for I've done one or two of those myself!
And of course nobody who has listened to music over the past 30 years can have missed The Boss; I will have sung along to him myself, doubtless, somewhere between the white lines; although my own preference is for people like Ella, The Duke etc.
I think it was yourself, young sir, who took me to task for writing a 'list' - the wedding piece? I think there's a bit of a list in this, as well, but hey ho hum!
Keep your nose to the grindstone.
PTV |
PS - 'Black Dog'
Written by petetheverse (164 comments posted) 4th January 2008 |
Well, hut, not really, these days; time moves on.
And I wouldn't claim to be Winston S.C!
Well, not completely.
PTV |
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