SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE SCREAM LOUNGE (IP)

By Linda Wigzell Cress

Mon, 03 Mar 2014
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In Croydon at night-time we’re walking the street;

With friends of all nations who come here to eat.

So many restaurants twinkle and beckon;

Fifty kebab shops alone, I should reckon!

Small grocers still open though well after ten

So much to take in – I feel sixteen again!

 

Music is blaring and fairy lights dazzle

Groups of girls giggle, all out on the razzle.

There’s kids on the pavement gone out for a fag;

Though I’ve not smoked for years I could kill for a drag!

I’ve had a few drinks and I feel I could fly –

But it’s just the excitement that’s making me high!

 

I’m wide eyed and tipsy as we push through the crowd

Good job I’m half deaf now – this music’s so loud!

As I stand by the stage full of anticipation

I’m feeling the buzz now, am drunk with elation

The bassist strikes up as a man takes his stand –

My son’s  just the singer in a Rock n Roll band.

Certificate U
Poem
CROYDON LIFE
Miscellaneous
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A poem full of atmosphere and longings - "So much to take in – I feel sixteen again!" - and also of pride in the achievements of one's offspring: "My son’s  just the singer in a Rock n Roll band." Whether the poem is autobiographical or not it has many touches of real life. Good use of couplets.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Thank Luigi.  It's the story of my Saturday night outing just two days ago, and my son is the central figure in the picture above.  I am glad the atmosphere I was trying to convey came through to you, thanks for commenting.   Regards

Linda

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Good fun. The narrator and the son are rock n' roll!                Elsie

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The scene comes to life with your rhythm, and how catching the excitment is. I was amused by the second line of the last verse. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Thanks Elsie.  Rock on!

 

Linda

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Hi Rhiannon.  I do get excited watching my son perform!  As for being half-deaf - it does sometimes have its advantages I find.   Thanks for commenting,

Linda

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Linda - I so much enjoyed this.  You took me theresmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Thanks Tina.  That evening proper took me out of myself!

Linda

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

And that's what we all need, Linda, every once in a whilesmiley

 

Submitted by Bee on

Hi Linda.

This is bursting with excitement and pride along with the joy of experiencing that youth of heart that never really leaves us. Your poem is as lively and colourful as the lovely photo.

Enjoyed.

Bee

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

I'm glad you liked this Bee.  Nice to do a happy poem! Thanks for commenting

Linda

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Great read Linda,  and what a proud mum you must be,  seeing your son up there performing.

I really enjoyed your description of a night out,  it brought back memories of my own.

Thanks for sharing this.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Thanks Jenny. A great night.  Our singer/songwriter son is called Justin, inspired by Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, who we manage to see in concert whenever they tour UK.  Much of their stuff, both lyrics and music, is sheer poetry!  Thanks for commenting.

Linda

Submitted by Denzella on

Linda,

This poem of yours rocks!  The pride in your son is understandable and good for him to knowl

Moya

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on

Hi Moya, I'm so glad you liked this.  I am indeed proud of my son, his band is The Tonic.  A mod revival group.  I finished the evening by singing 'Terry' by Twinkle in Croydon High Street into an imaginary mic before being whisked off home!

Linda