I guess it all comes back
to Freddy and Queen in 1985
I was a proud member
of the London community
I was only eleven years old
Live-Aid was finally here
I remember riding my beloved roller-skates
around Clapham Common
I couldn't have been more excited
I rolled home from an early morning skate
with what felt like, rockets on my feet
to watch with pride
the concert of a lifetime
I listened to each artist
each performer
each string of the electric guitar
a global jukebox, come to life
the whole world applauding
I was part of history that day
and even though
I no longer live, in my beloved London
and no longer get to listen
to these magnificent artists performing live
I still sit sometimes to reminisce
of that day, that day
when I was young
and had nothing better to do
except to listen
learning through music
learning that we are all equal
millions of people of all race and colour
united, simply joined together
with a wish to help others
no hate no discrimination
just love in our hearts
the day the world was united
the day I witnessed
a sixteen-hour miracle.
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Teddy you were born the same year as my oldest son. I too, although not in London, felt that same sense and it remains in my heart to this day, a miracle of many years.
"millions of people of all race and colour
united, simply joined together
with a wish to help others
no hate no discrimination
just love in our hearts
the day the world was united"
A most beautifully stated sentiment.
Thank you my dear sorrenbarret it was certainly a wonderful year to be born and certainly a pleasure to be in that moment of Live aid. 🌹
a global jukebox indeed Teddy.
a write of many good memories for us all.
Thank you dear Melvin, the whole world as one, that's how I remember that day. Thank you so much dear friend. 🌹
Wonderful words about a very meaningful occasion Teddy, that penultimate stanza says it all.
If only ....
Andy
Thank you dear Andy. If only. 🌹
What a voice Freddy had. Great work.
One greatly missed in this world, thank you dear Thomas. 🌹
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