Sweet Memories

FredPeyer

Sweet memories floating gently

From twin juke box speakers

Wearing bell bottom pants

And bright red sneakers

 

My hand holds more memories

Bottled into an ice cold beer

Of good times and places

Full of laughter and cheer

 

The cracked mirror behind the bar

Reflects my old wrinkled face

Kind of lived in, with tired eyes

Still shining with purpose and grace

 

The song is over, I get ready to go

My head is filled with memory lane

But no way can I stay in one place

There are still more dragons to be slain

  • Author: Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 3rd, 2017 02:11
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Poetic Dan

    What a great start to my day, no worries now if a dragon gets in my way. I shall recall these words and move on from that place!

    • FredPeyer

      Thanks Dan, the good work is never done! Happy slaying!!! 🙂

    • orchidee

      A fine write Fred.

      • FredPeyer

        Thanks for reading and your kind comment, orchidee!

      • Louis Gibbs

        When "The song is over", is a good time to go. Been the story of my life, it seems. Well phrased reflections in this one, Fred!

        • FredPeyer

          Thanks Louis, you did read in between the lines. Clever you!

        • Goldfinch60

          Very good write, I was there in bell bottoms and platform shoes.

          • FredPeyer

            Thanks Goldfinch! Those were the times, and don't forget the brillcream!

            • Goldfinch60

              Would I ever forget the brylcream.

            • kevin browne

              Ah, you are such a sweet poet, Fred, I can't help falling in love with your pen.

              • FredPeyer

                Thanks so much Kevin, now you make me blush! But I am happy you like my scribbles.

              • WL Schuett

                Really like this Fred till the last line " to slain " just stop the flow , even to be slain would work better , cool poem though !

                • FredPeyer

                  Thanks so so much WL! You are absolutely right, \'to be slain\' is much better. It is amazing what difference one little word can make! I actually agonized over that line for quite a bit, but unfortunately did not have your insight. Am changing it on my copy and will see if I can figure out how to change it on the site too.

                • MendedFences27

                  I think I've been in that bar...more than once. So you took me down memory lane with your poem. My question is, "What was the song?" I guess we all have our own personal favorites. I've noticed that with each passing year, the Dragons get bigger.
                  A well written, nostalgic poem. I loved it. - Phil A.

                  • FredPeyer

                    Thank you Phil,
                    It was something by Elvis, or maybe the Beatles. Thanks so much for your comment!



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