Cheers

I remember a time

when people weren't so blind

when people didn't sell their bodies

to old men that called them hotties

 

When men didn't wear their pants around their knees

or when preteen boys stole their neighbor's car keys

When all you heard was classic rock on the radio

Turn up some Aerosmith on the stereo

 

When Purple Rain ruled the planet

not some weird Skrillex fanatics

when it was about the music & beats

not rap about sex that men got off the streets

 

So cheers to me, and cheers to you

Maybe tomorrow the sky won't be blue

because I'm tired of hearing rap on every other station

Where's the true music, people? Or does sex rule the nation?

 

Author's Note

A take on how mad I am that now all you hear on the radio stations is rap about sex. Where's the true music people? I WAN'T MY GUNS & ROSES BACK! (band reference)

Reviews

[Stabitha]

Again, excellent tight construction. Have you thought about writing and selling lyrics?

But, being the world's oldest dubstep fanatic, I have to defend the adorable Skrillex - he's a genius, imo.

[A. V. Madison]

Don't worry dear, just trying to get enough syllables to move onto the next line.

And yes, actually. You can check out my song "Method to Your Madness" if you'd like.

[Distant horizons]

Nicely done, very lyrical

[A. V. Madison]

Thanks, Lorry.

[nigrum homonculus]

amen! music has gone down hill over the years. but for odd reasons mainstream sells. the people who condemn it are also the people who buy it. kinda weird. but seriously a very great and truthful poem. well done.

[A. V. Madison]

Thanks, DatVirgo. It means a lot when people understand my poetry.

[nigrum homonculus]

ah no problem. i enjoyed reading it.

[Marie]

Well, I'd kind of like the Beach Boys back. But life moves on, girl; life moves on.

[A. V. Madison]

Amen, Marie. Our only hopes is that is moves on in a good direction.

[sienikeha]

agreed. that eargarbage is (c)rap.

[A. V. Madison]

Earbarbage! Love that word!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Damn girl this is great, especially coming from someone your age... I love that you admire the classic stuff... i was raised in the 80's and will say I miss those days. and not just my youth but the music and styles. It was a funner time. I raise my glass to you... Cheers.

[A. V. Madison]

Wow thanks :)