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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2015-12-21 03:43 PM



Such a simple thing
as music…
like water to my desert
of self-exile.
My prodigal state of mind
Rip Van Winkleing on me
from time to time.
What perfect storm of circumstances
left me on the shores of the non-deserving?
Such a simple thing
as moving the music to…
Turning it on
and saying this my space too…
And I felt the old rock and Roll
fill me up and let me go.
Just like it did
when it was new
and I was young and strong.
And it didn’t take too long
before I started to remember
me again.
Finding my Phoenix
as I groove along.
Such a simple thing
as dancin’ in the kitchen
savin’ my sanity again.
Such a simple thing
I’d mistaken again as
unimportant
and let slip away.

LGR©12/21/15



© Copyright 2015 Lori Grosser Rhoden - All Rights Reserved
Mr Martini
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Beneath The Line
1 posted 2015-12-21 03:54 PM


"What perfect storm of circumstances
left me on the shores of the non-deserving"?

A question for the masses mon cher amie.



Here's to you and here's to me and should we ever disagree, here's to me!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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Fair to middlin' of nowhere
2 posted 2015-12-21 04:04 PM


Apparently I must not feel I'm deserving of the time it takes to figure out my radio in the car either... ~L
ice
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since 2003-05-17
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3 posted 2015-12-21 04:16 PM


"Just take those old records off the shelf
I'll sit and listen to 'em by myself
Today's music ain't got the same soul
I like that old time rock 'n' roll.
Bob Seger

And I like it too, Lori

Thanks for the poem

"Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance."
Carl Sandburg

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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4 posted 2015-12-21 04:30 PM


"Finding my Phoenix
as I groove along."

Two excellent lines in context with the poem!

~ Do what you have to do to feel right,
I'll do my best to be alright. ~

rainyday
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Heartland USA
5 posted 2015-12-22 07:01 PM


L, Enjoyed this, so many times through our
lives music has played a role..good & bad,
& for me personally such inspiration.

Good one..
rainy

Ticklefingers
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Posts 710
Louisiana
6 posted 2015-12-22 07:13 PM


As I got older, I found others in my generation still wanted to hear the 'oldies', and for some, they just never let go as though it was the only thing keeping them alive.

I like the oldies from time to time and I associate many memories with them, good and bad, but the best thing I like about them is that 'feel good' music and that's what I think the bottom line is for you Miss Lori. Listen to the ones that make you feel good and 'shake your booty'!  


88's atcha  

She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast".

Cari
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Englnand
7 posted 2015-12-23 08:27 AM


Now all you need is a partner. I’ll dance to any tune, avoiding your toes.--- shall we?
latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
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Florida
8 posted 2015-12-23 10:17 AM


Lori, even I at this advanced age still love Rock and roll. The twist and all of that. And later the other fast and moving music.I love a good drum beat also and when as I usually am alone, and the music blares, you will see my feet dancing to the beat.It might well be at the same time as you and we are dancing alone together, although far apart.Jo  
secondhanddreampoet
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9 posted 2015-12-31 07:44 AM


fine 'write!' ...

"And it didn’t take too long
   before I started to remember
   me again."

... for those of us who have devolved, at best, into a bad parody
of ourselves, remembering that 'me' again is a tough one!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10
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Fair to middlin' of nowhere
10 posted 2015-12-31 09:01 AM


Thank you so much everybody for your time to read and comment here. I've heard it said often that little changes can make big differences. It is true. ~L
JamesMichael
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11 posted 2016-01-14 08:43 PM


very nice...james
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