A Blend of Leather and Lace

a poem inspired by a song title ("Leather and Lace")

What I needed was a place

Where I could be nothing more

Than just another face

With really cheap drinks

And a bit of elbow space

What I really needed

Was that one kind of place

Where there is no need for

Any kind of social grace

And the dress code is always

A blend of leather and lace

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

Author's Note

Inspired by the Steve Nicks / Don Henley song title "Leather and Lace"

Reviews

[RomaJ]

I really like how you distilled the spirit of Leather and Lace into something raw and human..seeking a place to just be. The simplicity of the scene and the rhythm of your lines carry a quiet honesty that feels both nostalgic and free. Nicely done, Jim.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much ! ~Jim

[Michael Sun Bear]

Yeah….I would definitely hang out there and maybe even we could find Stevie Nicks on the juke box.

[Desert Knave]

Thanks. Yeah, I guess Fleetwood Mac and Stevie kind of triggering me lately. ~Jim