Cobwebs and Laughter

(Rewind, an 80's music festival at Henley, nothing like going with old friends)

It didn't matter that the showers

howled with laughter at the hours

they observed us from above,

a festival of peace and love.

Umbrellas up, umbrellas down,

then raincoats on and raincoats off

and hats were doffed as sun came out

amid the cheers and raucous shouts.

Rewind the years, turn back the clock,

forget the niggling aches and pains.

Relive the music of your youth

and dance beneath those winking stars.

Dressed up in fashions vibrant, bright

you're not as slim, your outfit's tight

but nothing's going to dim your fun.

You bought the ticket to stay young.

And everyone's hell bent that they

will grasp the moment, live the day.

Attention grabbing younger you,

has not forgotten what to do.

The years are peeled and you exposed,

your cobweb's blown, you feel the cold,

the fast lane may have slightly slowed,

but you are raving, just as bold

and growing old disgracefully.

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

And why not ... the body ages but we ourselves are as young and spirited as ever. The mirror lies, it can only see the surface ... but look at the eyes..., see how they still light up and smile. ((*_*))

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella, how true. Age is but a state of mind. The body may age, but the spirit can stay forever young.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

It is two people have said recently to me "You , in an old people's complex !... you would just die ," And i would lol.

[Chris Shaw]

Hears to staying forever young Stella. Just back from holiday. A week in Brixham, so much catching up to do.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

yes.... an ageing mind is not an option !

[Chris Shaw]

Too right.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Age is just a number- I worked at Brownstock Festival two years ago- the last one they had, the van I worked in was just in front of the main stage- what a party that was- danced more than worked- did 40 hrs in 2 and a half days- felt like a train had run over me but it was worth it- music was great and was wonderful experience- can relate- u only as old as you feel- hope u feel with your hands...lol..🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Smiling and agreeing with you.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Glad you smiling🌹🌹🌈🌈

[Chris]

...with wondrously smiling inevitability...

This one touches deep within... I even came out to play.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Chris (we share the same name). Pleased to meet you, thanks for your response and glad as well that you came out to play.

[Chris]

It was the music...within - that drew me.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased it did.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Light, humorous, nostalgic and relatable write! The power in a tune or lyric, can transport the mind to an event, time or place where life is now just memories - really enjoyed the read - made me get out my old playlist! Loved it … :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, music has incredible power to transport you back in time and to resurrect emotions as well. Pleased you can relate.

Chris

[lightsong]

I felt it my friend, lively as life can be... but to attend a concert must be just like, living at this moment only, free and alive in all senses... though I didn't really live in the 80th only born at that time BUT I'm a BIGEST fan of 80th music, some music will never return, and nothing is compared to it... thank You my friend for the journey with You, to say at last too Your title is so wonderful.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the read. I was born much earlier than the 80's but appreciated the music of that period very much. Yes music festivals can make you relive the nostalgia in the now.

chris

[emmajoy]

' It didn't matter that the showers ~ howled with laughter at the hours ~ they observed us from above.. '

WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL AND EVEN MORE WELCOME. CHRIS!!! Life is for every minute of every month for every .... Is why we have it, why waste what's so precious. Oh love, in this you've shown your heart and spirit in your fantastically happy-read language. This kind of attitude is what makes the over.cautious want to dive into the hottest of deep water.. :) Great atttiude, please, please, You, never lose it!

[Chris Shaw]

You would have loved it. Families, 80's music, all dressed up, great bands, drinking, dancing and living the moment on the banks of the Thames at Henley. Letting your hair down and loving it. Smiling and waving at you Em and thank you x

[emmajoy]

Big bruv has said i belonged to bare feet and flowers in my hair - i missed my heartplace, didnt i, but can drea,. imagine..do and will. xx

[Chris Shaw]

You can be whoever you want to be. I am a 60's flower child, always will be. Listen to your big bruv.

[emmajoy]

I have, I do.. I will, dear Christine. x

[Ms Paragon]

The joy of life!Vibrant and well written!

[Chris Shaw]

Oh yes, a very joyful occasion. Thank you for checking in. Appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Ms Paragon]

You're welcome!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

if we do these things when we are young...that is just youthful craziness. But if we do them when we are older, it is unacceptable behavior for an elder...good grief...i am going to stay 18 in my head forever.

[Chris Shaw]

Me too Jacob. Way to go.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“...and growing old disgracefully.”- Yes to that fantastic last line my friend! I wish I could have been there with you. I’m “not as slim” for sure, but music is the great equalizer isn’t it! Great anthem poem for rockers ‘of a certain age’- perfect verses, musicality, flow, rhythm, rhyme. You blew this away Chris- just loved it. Maybe we can put it to music for the next Woodstock?! Got my Gibson out and tuned already! Xo

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Unfortunately, it seems that Woodstock will never happen again...just like the 60's will never happen again. I miss those days...life is different now.

[Chris Shaw]

You would have loved it there Annette. How right you are about music being an equalizer. Such great fun. Jacob is right about the 60's, that was the start of it. Glad I was there to see it all, but there are still plenty of good modern bands about. Pleased you enjoyed this poem.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Yes you both are so right. 60s are just a memory now. There are many good singer-songwriters of today to listen to as well. And many of them are women-Yay! :))

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, women have moved music forwards. No longer male dominated :))

[KeeD]

The party goes on! This is what I want from life, no matter what it throws at me I want to rave just as bold, go just as hard and enjoy just as much as anyone else would. If I can look past what everyone else will think at that moment and just live and enjoy for myself, life is truly beautiful.

[Chris Shaw]

Live each day as though it is your last. Can't think of a better way. Thank you Keegan.

read moreLive each day as though it is your last. Can't think of a better way. Thank you Keegan.

Chris