The Victoria Line

FineB

I got on the Victoria Line at Brixton,

Bedazzled by a Bowie tribute at the Ritzy,

I had a Bacardi Breezer hangover,

Through Pimlico to Warren Street I felt ditzy.

I reached Highbury and Islington,

On board were jubilant, energetic Arsenal football fans,

They sang as the train travelled through North London,

Walthamstow Central, East London the train stops and finally lands.

  • Author: FineBul (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 17th, 2017 05:41
  • Comment from author about the poem: Where would anyone be in London without the London Underground, the main transport network connecting everyone around London, East, West, North and South.The Victoria Line in London runs from Brixton in South London, through Central and North London finally ending in East London at Walthamstow Central. I had the pleasure of using this line on the night of 16.11.2017 to travel up to Brixton and see the legendary Blondie perform at the 02 Brixton Academy venue as part of their UK tour. Debbie Harry - what can I say at 72, still beautiful, smoking and brilliant. Blondie Rocks!
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  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.

Comments7

  • Michael Edwards

    As a Londoner myself and from years experience travelling into town on the Piccadilly Line this resonates. Great work Fine - hope to see more.

  • FineB

    Many thanks Michael. Nice to hear from a fellow Londoner.

    Glad you liked the poem!

    I have written several more poems on the London Underground and different lines which I shall upload in due course.

    Keep on writing
    FineB

  • Accidental Poet

    Although I know I'll never have the wonderful experience of crossing the pond to see your beautiful country and city, your poem here makes me want to be there only more. And yes, BLONDIE ROCKS!

    • FineB

      Hi Accidental Poet,

      Glad that you liked this poem. Never say never. You never know you may make it to London.

      One of the cleaning staff where I work is a devout Christian and always wanted to go to the Holy Land. However, she felt she could not because of finances and her age. You know what she ended up going miraculously and came back healed and whole from her wonderful experience there.

      Keep on writing
      FineB

    • orchidee

      A fine birthday write Fine. Good wishes!

      • FineB

        Thanks Orchidee.

        Glad you liked my poem.

        Many thanks for the birthday wishes

        Keep on writing
        FineB

        • orchidee

          Then again, not sure if was your birthday, as it takes the USA date of month then date of month. Throws UK people all out of date! lol.

        • Tony36

          Great write

          • FineB

            Thanks Tony.

            Glad you liked it.

            Keep writing.
            FineB

            • Tony36

              Welcome, keep writing as well

            • Neville

              Thanks for the ride my friend... took me back a bit so ya did... I would also agree Debbie Harry is still a looker... just for the record.. I saw Bowie live three times.. the first time in 1973 and admission was only 80 pence still got the ticket.... N

              • FineB

                Hello Neville

                Happy New year!

                Glad you enjoyed the poem!

                Wow Bowie only for 80p in the Seventies!

                Off to see The Eagles this year at Wembley Stadium well it was more than 80p for the ticket.

                Keep writing.
                FineB

                • Neville

                  A great band .. have fun .. N

                • Neville

                  thanks for the ride.. thoroughly enjoyed.... I am a great Bowie fan & you are absolutely spot on about Debbie H........ cheers, Neville



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