Guitar Gods And Action Heroes

 

The days of guitar gods

And action heroes are gone.

With them goes

The identity of the world

That molded me

Into the man I am.

Does that make me an antique

Or an heirloom?

When breathing becomes difficult

I can’t help but wonder

If it is the metaphorical bubble wrap

Used to protect me in storage

Squeezing the life out of me.

Thank God for dreaming

To keep me aired out

So I don’t begin to smell like mothballs.

If only they had put out

Seasons of shows

Out on DVD when I was young.

Then I could play back my youth

In the cross examining

Of my memories

To find out which ones were true

And which were lies of vanity.

Maybe then…

Just maybe

I can play the guitar

While saving the world.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

An imposing, bittersweet read. I'm can relate to this, so it rings bells for me. You're definitely an Heirloom but hardly old enough to be considered that even. We're still all 17 in our soul, so yes, you can still play the guitar while saving the world. You just made mine a little happier. ;-)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you for saying that, it means a lot. It just seems harder to fit when it changes so much. But that is a part of life, adapting.

[Harley (arbiter)]

This was awesome. I enjoy old shows and music and even those great arcade classics better than this new stuff of today. I liked this poem a lot. Great write

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you.. even though I do like some of the advances today I still miss the simpler times.

[Katchzen]

Definitely an heirloom. ^-^ I miss when entertainment was actually worth something, even if I'm not old enough to remember.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you... it is hard to believe all that has come and gone since I have been alive.

[Baby Ricochet]

Loved it. American Idol ruined rock and roll. Just sayin

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

A poetic dreamer full of wisdom and I enjoy every piece it brings forth. Too bad we all can't stay young forever and relive the best moments of our lives. C'est le vie.

Great write!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

No kidding their, the ironic thing is when we are young and full of energy we are too naive to use it wisely, then when we are full of knowledge we are too tired to put our ideas to work.

[Ruth]

Always innocence is lost along the way...
You always make me think love...
♥

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I am touched by that thought.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

No it does make you alive in what you're these days, and you bloom still as you write as if you made love to the strings. At least I know how it feels... xo
Great write !

E.L.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you again sweets.

Smiles

[KAOlmsted]

When I find poetry on this site to which I can readily and easily relate, it makes me very happy. Thank you so much for sharing this...from one relic to another *laugh*

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.

[Circe]

it is a strange and alienating feeling to see the world around you change so much, and you wonder who really gets this person you are now, all that's influenced you and those things that inspired and shaped you, the action heroes, the music that defines a generation, or the birth of a subculture, what is out there now that we can relate to? the way you're able to convey the emotions and attach meaning to this world is so authentic, it's easy to picture you living that time, I think it's really romantic and valuable to stay connected to what made us, honouring all the beauty that there was, so don't ever stop playing that guitar.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow i really enjoyed your insightful review... thank you so much.