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Rolling on the River - see note

(5-7-5) these songs will rattle in your head for sure

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Comment from Earl Corp
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Truthfully, the only lyrics I saw incorporated into the poem were from the Rascals Groovin. The poem itself was interesting and I liked it. The picture was kind of funky, why'd you choose it to accompany the poem?

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 17-Jul-2019
    Earl,

    The original idea had the rocks/pebbles rolling down the river bed. I found an illustration for those stones, but then my poem morphed into another idea. As such, I stuck with the funky pic (-:

    The shortness of my verse style didn't allow for all those lyrics. LOL
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Yeah, there shall be no Mick in my head ever... LOL! :) :) A fun 'musical' offering for the day, Mark, although my brain is really struggling with aft'noon.. :) :) ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) ;) Yvette

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 16-Jul-2019
    Needed to rigidly comply with my five syllable count for that first line. My guess is some Brits might say it the same way. LOL
Comment from JudyE
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I know (and love) all the songs quoted which probably gives my age away - but I think I've done that before anyway. We have very few pebble beaches here - mostly very sandy ones.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    Judy

    I prefer the sand to pebbles or stones, especially walking barefoot. The illustration was meant for the first iteration of my posting. Methinks this final one is much better. LOL

    Mark

    The 1960-1970s were terrific!
Comment from Bill Schott
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This 5-7-5, Rolling on the River, has the right set up and crams a lot of songs and moods from those songs into this very tight spot. Caught in here one might have to twist and shout to get out.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    Twist and Shout and other Beatle classics might have made my song hit list, but I wanted the 'tw'' alliteration sound LOL

    Thanks for you review.
Comment from Jerome Goldberg
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Great poem. I like this version much better than the draft that you sent me and a very good and appropriate illustration. Where did this picture come from?

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    J

    The picture is from FanArt. I happily morphed my original version, but I had found the illustration to accompany it. It was eye catching so I kept it. Pleased the revision was a better choice for you.

    M
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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You have made excellent use of all your syllables by including numerous
references to popular songs and artists. This one resonates with me because I have listened to and danced to the radio for--well, many years!

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    Janice,

    Your morning review is music to my ears. Thanks.

    Mark
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written thought out 5-7-5 poem using parts of song titles or lyrics top bring a message to the reader of good times of great music we enjoyed with rock n roll.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    Sandra,

    Your review is music to my ears. Glad we both know of these songs.

    Mark
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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I enjoyed your 575, Mark. Great job telling your story in so few syllables. The art is a great choice, too. Wow, imagine life without rock and roll. No, I can't. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    Jan,

    It is my generation too. Pleased this morning' musical interlude prompted your generous review.

    Mark
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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This referral song lyric poetry waves heart and offers a tune of rolling on the river with the smell, voice and note of songs in mind; well said, well done. Liked and enjoyed the read. Write-Inspire --DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    As always, it is my pleasure to read your reviews for my posts. Pleased this morning's musical interlude prompted your generous comments and stars.
Comment from kahpot
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Yes they do groove, (grooving-The rascals) I have missed that one throughout my years, afternoon or evening these songs are welcome here, a wonderful 5-7-5 poem, I love the artwork "stones" very well done****kahpot

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2019

reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
    Yep, the Rolling Stones are another of my favorites. My original thought processes had pebbles rolling along the river bed which made me find the illustration. After morphing my idea, I kept the (selected FanArt) illustration.