Men From Manchester

This should have shown up as six stanzas of three lines. Software on WC churned it out like a scarf :))

i found myself content

in a Maltese summer memory

raising my glass to old friends

sipping bacardi on the rocks

floppy sunhat protectively shading

my fair freckled skin

sunbeds white, gleaming bright

playful splashing of polished toes 

in cool waters of a pool

those men from Manchester

heading our way, at the ready

with their chat up lines

confident behind their dark glasses

i heard my inner voice say

steady girls steady

what a day that turned out to be

round the clock laughter, till i cried

till the sunset died on us

Reviews

[Papaya]

and what a lovely scarf it is. :)
fun times! my best friend fell in love with an English man and moved to Manchester.
i used to go over every summer, before i had children, to visit her there and we had some much fun with her and her new lot of English friends. good memories. can't go anywhere now...

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Ana, so you have been to Manchester? We go too but not often. We have relatives there. Pleased you enjoyed this memory which WC turned into a scarf:)) It keeps doing that lately. Don't know why. Thanks for checking in. By the way, that was a great holiday. A once in a lifetime. Went with three great girlfriends.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Sounds like a good time.

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
That must have been a fun day. Its a great, vivid read.
Manchester is a very manly name. Are the men there playboys?

[Chris Shaw]

It was a wonderful day spent with lifetime friends. We have never forgotten and we still laugh over it. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

What a great thing you conveyed.
I like the feel of this piece, as though I were there.
A nice write.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Melinda for checking this old poem out. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Arthur Henn]

This totally made me smile. I could see myself behind the sunglasses, watching your painted toe nails.

Wonderful!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Arthur, an old memory out for an airing. All good wishes.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Laughter until sunset sounds like a great way to spend the day.

[Chris Shaw]

I'm on the bacardi. Malta came back to me. Just had to give this one an airing. Thank you PB. Happy days.

Chris

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For technical side of this website. I noticed like 4 years ago poem cannot hold original form how was written . Some people saying try to first write at Microsoft office and then copy here. Myself I actually use my phone with big keyboard. This website need some updating for sure . Here is lot of technical difficulties and spams .


Now to your poem. When I read it title I was thought it will be about Ian Curtis or other famous artist from Manchester. Anyway I like it your result . It's have realistic tone but is still feel quiet dreamy and poetic. Mood is here very suiting for any observation which make this poem very likeable to read I like this ending about laughter and cried sometimes this things are very deep connected . Again I enjoyed your writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Poet for your information on the technical side of this site. Have to agree, it could do with an update. I appreciate your thoughtful review. I am pleased that you visited this little bit of nostalgia which always gives me a smile when I think about it. The men from Manchester weren't famous but they are certainly memorable
as was this holiday in Malta.

Chris

[Beccy]

Sounds like you had a fabulous time Christine; I can recall many such moments myself.

As for Men from Manchester, (a wonderful title by the way,) I've found that whether from as far up the top as the Moray Firth and right down to Mousehole in Cornwall, men are men, behaving badly or otherwise; which I have to confess, I mostly say 'thank you' for. :))

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Smiled at your response Beccy. Wherever they come from their approach and chat up lines are similar. Their company entertaining, fun and memorable. Fabulous holiday that was. Thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Unspoken poet]

This is wonderful as well as fun. Very nicely written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kat - T. Your visit greatly appreciated.

Chris

[pinhead07]

Very well written ma’am. Powerful imagery.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the read pinhead. Most appreciated.

Chris

[barleygirl]

This is a great throwback to the good old days when people met people face to face & I can't help but feel sorry for today's youth, who make friends mostly thru the phone. You captured that whole saucy swagger sensation with dynamic physical details & the ending really gets me becuz I was one to always end up laughing my head off at such times! Great magic carpet ride! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Margie for a great review. Love those memories which bring a smile. This one always does.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Lovely write as I slipped within your mind to enjoy the day, beautiful images ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the read Weeping willow. Always good to see you gracing my page.

Chris