Falling Stars

Camped out on the edge of reason,

ticket sales at the end of the line

Sleeping bags scattered on hall of fame sidewalks,

the chance of rain threatening - a chance, any chance

 

Sitting in a run down limousine

watching rust float on the wind

Collecting reunions like brand new releases,

stacking them up in crooked piles leaning

 

Songs, lyrics of forgotten nights

whistle from passing cars

Windows down, tires squealing on right hand diversions

left blinkers hypnotize

 

“Old man, take a look at my life”

If only Neil knew -

There is nothing left to harvest when

an aged drought has dried up your relevance

 

I look for the next empty stage,

burned out spot lights dangling, crying

darkened tear drops of a history no one will remember

as the next new fad comes along

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

In today's world, nothing stays popular for very long, does it? No one has the enduring celebrity of a man like Frank Sinatra. As the Rolling Stones sang, "who wants yesterday's paper, who wants yesterday's girl?" As we age, we realize a lot of life belongs to the young.....and they tend to pass us by now. There is a lot of emotion in this one, Will. Extremely well written. Lydi**

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Lydi. Frank Sinatra, who's that? Just kidding. I am thrilled you liked this one.

[Lydia Shutter]

Well, I also know who Neil Young is......LOL

[willweb]

Ha, I know who Neil Sedaka is, but don't tell anyone. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

and Barry Manilow too? laughing here.

[Pryde Foltz]

I look for the next empty stage,

burned out spot lights dangling, crying

darkened tear drops of a history no one will remember

as the next new fad comes along

What is true and good endures ... it is not always the brightest star in the sky that gives the most warmth. You ... you are one of lucky ones ... both bright and enduring. So chin up chap ... you got another 5 billion years to be remembered.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Pryde. 5 billion years is a long time, I can't even think past next Friday. :) You have made me smile today. Thank you again, I am more than happy you enjoyed this one.

[Lyn Anderson]

Wow. I love this one. So many powerful insights here. Especially like the reference to Neil Young -- very neat. The last two stanzas are a very strong finish.

[willweb]

Thank you so much KLGoode. Yeah, I'm a big Neil Young fan. Happy you liked this.

[Matching Socks]

I think we all experience this feeling at some point or other, that we may be irrelevant.
And maybe in the grand scheme of things we are, who knows? I'm not famous, probably never will be.
But we should all remember that there are people who still find us relevant, our close circle of family and friends. Good writing, bit melancholy for a first thing in the morning read. :)
Need to perk up with some coffee.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Ana Sophia. You are correct, there are a few but for the most part it probably doesn't matter all that much - in the grand scheme of things.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the last two stanzas are so spot on...the writer who feels aged, outdated, intimidated by that feeling of drought....a once shining pen, tarnished, dull, dried up...


"Old man take a look at my life, i'm a lot like you" and many others.

i put my windows down and listened to this one.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Jacob. Just a feeling that visits from time to time. I am thrilled you liked this one.

[s y e]

Will, I am so happy you're back.. I missed you while you were gone, it's so good to see you back and writing. This is fantastic - the emotion is on point, you never fail me my friend.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Noodlehead (I like it better than bumble) i am happy you enjoyed this one today.