Give Me The Roses Keep The Guns

1987 Guns and Roses

I danced for him
in nothing but a pair of
cheek hugging flimsy
shorts

with a camisole see
through top with
shoestring straps

yes I danced and played
air guitar to sweet
child of mine

and this bright summer
morn I danced again
wild and wrapped
in a full length
dressing gown

I'll take the roses

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful and so wonderful dear Chris.
"and this bright summer
morn I danced again
wild and wrapped
in a full length
dressing gown"
The above lines were my favorite. We need many dances and many memories to keep hope and love alive. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. Yes the dancing is special. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes, they are, and you are welcome, dear Chris.

[Patricia Wedel]

Dancing in Moonbeams can be enchanting… as Stars twinkle of entangled Emotions… tenderly, Pat

[Ken e Bujold]

What a sweet love song. Lucky guy. I love the title, so clever. the last stanza solidifies the poem for me. "I danced again/wild and wrapped... how love can be timeless if we're among the fortunate. which sadly it seems so many are not, at least from much of what I read here

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ken. I count my blessings. Pleased you liked the title too.

Chris

[William Michael Reeves]

How cheeky! Did this all happen at one of their concerts? Short shorts rock!

[Chris Shaw]

Nope, never saw them in concert Bill, this was in the privacy of my own home :)) Just love that song, takes me back.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this Chris it’s pure music
Brought back memories of how I dressed when young and thinner lol
Oh those happy times
But we can still grab in our middle age yes I say middle lol moments of spontaneity air guitar 🎸
Loved your write ✍️

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Julie, thank you for your thoughtful review. I appreciate your time.

Chris

[keith]

well now, a cheeky lass you might be?
good on you !...
the dance speaks to all
bringing unfettered delight
however ... sly had it better!
https://youtu.be/Jn2PNlhvy8E
enjoyed the read and imaginative imagery

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Keith. I will follow the link for Sly.. Might even dance :)

Chris

[MartinK]

I love it, It soothes and sparkels and raves in the moment, like mountain river :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Martin. Pleased you enjoyed. Glad you stopped by.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Did not know you were such a wild child. Cheek hugging flimsy shorts? See through top? Indeed! I'm certainly glad to hear your dressing gown was full length.

[Chris Shaw]

There you go John. Even the quiet ones have their moments. Have a good day.

Chris

[Soren]

So carefree and open, full of life and warm. A memory of joy and rapture. Roses such a wonderful image and to be taken just as we are. Well written Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you liked the dance Soren. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Neville]

this is just another fine example of why I love this particular art form .. wish I could give it more than 100/100 :)

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, thanks Neville. I can't listen to that song without jumping up and giving it what for :)