Under the 8-Track Night

AHHH, The memories.

Dim evening light
splits the sycamore trees.
Water shimmers.

Becky, Bonnie, Sandy,
all of them laughing,
tipsy on wine coolers.

They know
they’ve got the magic
that will carry them through life.

Bare skin, goosebumps,
all a*s and legs.

They run into the water,
splashing, shrieking,
the sun dripping into the horizon.

I strip,
hands sticky with beer,
heart hammering,
nervous, alive.

We swim slow,
bob up and down,
breathe,
girls worried
about fish and water snakes.

Bonnie grabs me
under the water.
“Hey girls,
somebody likes what they see.”

As darkness wraps us
in the blanket of youth,
my eyes strain
to see n*****s
and little patches of hair.

Sandy’s 8-track blares Freebird
from her old Monte Carlo.
Those three guitars
wailing, endless.

Conquering heroes
emerge from the same lake
I used to catch bass in.

The water swallows our secrets,
our first awakenings.

I suggest we stay naked
and build a bonfire.

The girls just laugh
and pull on their jeans,
don’t comprehend
that this moment
will stay with me forever.

Author's Note

I just dropped a new poetry video on YouTube words read out loud, no polish, no net:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?vLEQlkNVsIQA

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Reviews

[JessyJacob]

Hi
I see you love girls when they look sweet. Why do you want to disturb others when they have their cup of tea. I disagree woman hates and feels jealous of other woman. There are so many woman who are at high level in their thoughts and such woman we call them mother and sometimes mother of mothers, grand mother.
I only see one option is to feel content with what God has given.
You tried to manage love life. But still people craving for more what other things that are needed other than love. I don't see any other reason when you are giving so much. People didn't even wait for wedding to get close to their bodies. Was it needed.
It's not practical what lord Krishna did marrying many. You are doing best to be with many as they are seeking you.

I see you need to stop thinking as if in twenties and come out from that age live for family and kids.

But still people are not listening then it is left to God and let God take decision and we will just bound to him.

Jessy Jacob ❤️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend.

[Neville]

This is an amazing bit of reflective nostalgia T .. I love it .. I also remember when Freebird was first aired in the UK .. it blew my mind as well .. Neville

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend.

[BuzzyB]

Beautifully written. The end is powerful. It hits me how some things stay forever. We never forget them.

[Thomas W Case]

I appreciate it. Thank you.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Yep…the memories. They make us feel old, don’t they? Thanks for sharing yours.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks. I appreciate you.

[John the Baptist]

Well, some moments do tend to stay with us longer than others. Especially those where someone has grabbed us underwater.

[Thomas W Case]

lol. Thank you, my friend.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Excellent piece Thomas. A lot of really great detail that carries the poem and makes the point without telling us anything, instead, showing us.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, my friend.

[ETERNITY]

Hi Thomas W Case, Sure they will remember ...like girls remember,
What "they" were doing.
What "they" looked like under the moon.
How "their" boobies bounced. Lol.
Females are very narcissistic, love.
It's rarely about anybody but them.
Love your write, as always!

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much.

[Soren]

Youthful moments that stay branded in memory and if you can call that a scar then I understand why some people scarify themselves

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate it.

[Soren]

You are most welcome Thomas

[Desert Knave]

Wow. The end truth is probably the thing that hits me hardest, the gals really will likely have no recollection of a moment you will recall forever. Great writing. ~Jim

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend.

[red93]

What it is to be young and awakening Thomas. A great series of snapshots from yr Past. Golden these memories in the craftsperson's hands. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you my friend.