Retro

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 03 Sep 2017
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Retro.
 What a magical word.
It conjures a time past
when the present days
represented the future.
It  does strike a chord
with old fogies like me
who wallow in nostalgia.
It is nice to see products
that are made nowadays
in the style of the sixties.
We have seen the comeback
of vinyls and clothes
very similar to the ones
we were able to purchase
in HMV London stores
and boutiques of Carnaby Street
in bygone years.
The Mary Quant fashion
does not look quaint
and there is a demand
to revive old shows
such as Back to the future,
Here’s Lucy or The Saint.
The admiration for old things
might be genuine but
it could also be an illusion
we create to relive our youth;
to be with the beautiful people
and be able to utter once more
‘Peace, man’ and carry placards
that say ‘Make love, not war’
and be everyone’s friend.
And even though the world
tends to be self-destructive
we can dream and pretend
that everything is well.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2017 
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Poetry Monthly
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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

An interesting musing, prompted by the Poetry Monthly prompt. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

As the theme for September is BACK, it seemed natural to let my mind wander and reflect on the fascination that a new generation has with the past to the extent of replicating fashion in the style of the sixties. Obviously the word is open to many interpretations and no doubt novel and clever ideas will emerge.
Anyway, thanks for reading my musings, Rhiannon.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Shadows of the past are always welcome by today's generation, because it was such a special time. I like your poem, it hounors the 1960s and that has to be a good thing.

Peace and Happiness always Luigi.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Peace and happiness it's what we need, Jenny.

A big hug. Luigi x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Very observant, Noo. Comment very much appreciated, thanks.