She Sang like Pat Benatar

i swear i could feel my heart melting all the way to floor 

as she played "hit me with your best shot" on the piano and 

when she started singing like pat benatar i didn't care 

how much my heart was aching,

because after all i was 18 and she was 19

and the feeling of my heart aching

mean't i was alive and no matter

how much alcohol was in me,

i knew the feelings i was feeling were as real as the chocolate cake i was 

eating and the only thought in my mind 

was how beautiful she looked that night twenty five years ago

Reviews

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

First, I have to say that I love "Rooms on Fire"! Heck, I love anything Stevie does...so forgive me that I got lost in the background music for a bit.
This is up close and personal, and I loved it from lead in notes all the way through. Private concerts are the best and youth and a drink or two don't hurt either. To think you still remember it all so clearly. Perhaps, she is still in your life.

[Richard Lane]

I am still amazed that I remember the memory of that event so clearly. Unfortunately I only saw and talked with Rosemarie during the three days I spent the New Years and New Years day event. It began in Pikesville, MD and ended in Towson, MD not far from the University. The last time I spoke with my friend Carla was 15 years ago almost and she told me Rosemarie was married with kids. I wasn't sad because it was so long ago that holding on to a hope of seeing her and saying anything other than hello would not be healthy for me or her. The funny thing is I haven't even thought about that event until a few days ago.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Funny how things can just come up at the strangest times. Thanks for the backstory. Perhaps something in your life now is reminding you of way back then....what do I know though. I enjoy your writing.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

a vivid and prosaic account, nice.

[Richard Lane]

Thank you Sheema. :-)