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Sunday 17 April 2016

THE WANNABE

A boy was playing the bass guitar,
the fame had gone to his head.
While watching backstage all his girlfriend could think
was how in two weeks time they'd be wed.

Well the beat was frantic as they belted out
hits from their latest album.
Hysterically the fans screamed and cried -
oh the atmosphere was totally awesome!

I stood at the back surveying the scene
and perceived the storm clouds gathering,
for picking up their thoughts verbatim
I could predict where all this was leading.

I was sort of part of it, I kind of wasn't,
still it was agonising to watch
how after the concert with an unknown girl
he shared a bottle of Scotch.

Well one thing led to another until
the pair of them wound up in bed
and they seemed to be having a lot of fun -
until a bottle smashed down on his head.

As blood flowed profusely from a near-fatal wound,
his girlfriend just stood there in shock.
"What have I done?" I heard her cry
as they carted her off to the dock.

Then the wannabe quickly snatched the mike
and sang like dynamite.
Well, audiences being fickle, a star was born...
while an ex-girlfriend cried all night.



PS
Just wanted to share my birthday pics with you:




The gorgeous birthday card from Austin
                                                     




I am taking a short break after today, so will "see" you all again in a week or so.
Until then, have a fabulous week...I will miss you...
Hugs :)) 

29 comments:

  1. __Failure Factors: 1, the wannabe's pomposity; 2, the manipulation-woman's lure to potential fame; 3, the Scotch; 4, the insulted lady's instinctive but uncontrolled reaction; 5, the approval of that society-audience. Such blame to assess, and the real winner was set aside, she that cried all night.
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    __Happy Birthday "Y", and Austin looks well_! I like the card... "perhaps it is when you look in the mirror"
    _m

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    1. Ha...I hadn't considered how many failure factors there were in there! lol
      And many thanks for the birthday wishes:)...yes, Austin is doing well, has just about regained his pre-op weight now. Portends well for the future...fingers crossed...:)

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  2. Amazing writing, talented and beautiful lady...absolutely amazing!!!

    Austin...I am so happy to see you with your lovely fairy on her birthday and you, her handsome prince, looking so well again!
    You are a beautiful couple!!!
    Happy Birthday, dearest Ygraine!!! And you do resemble that gorgeous card that Austin picked out for you~

    Much Love and Happiness
    Jan

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    1. Dearest Jan...oh how kind you are...can't begin to tell you how much we appreciate your more than kind words!

      Oh gosh...if only! I would love to be that beautiful...but at 60, I feel that would be stretching the imagination just that little bit too far!! lol

      Have a wonderful day, my dear friend.
      Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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    1. Many thanks, Anthony...that is much appreciated!
      Thought it time I wrote something a bit lighter...;)

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  4. Happy birthday! World makes more sense with you in it.

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    1. Oh wow...that is so kind, Geo...my heart-felt thanks! :))

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  5. I love your writing! You are amazing! And, speaking of amazing, I love your birthday picture! So beautiful! And, I love the fairy card and what was written inside! How special! Happy Birthday my friend! Big Hugs and Much Love!

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    1. Oh Sweetie...really wish you could have been with me on my birthday, to help me celebrate. It would have been lovely!
      Thank you so, so much...:)

      Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  6. Fab poem (fab four perhaps!!) and look how gorgeous you look Ygraine.

    Happy Happy Belated Birthday and a great year to come.

    Hugs, G

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    1. PS: Hope you have a wonderful weekend too! More hugs, G

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    2. PS: Hope you have a wonderful weekend too! More hugs, G

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    3. Thank you so much, dear Geraldine...can't even begin to express how much your kind words mean to me.:))

      Big Hugs xoxoxo

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  7. Fab poem (fab four perhaps!!) and look how gorgeous you look Ygraine.

    Happy Happy Belated Birthday and a great year to come.

    Hugs, G

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  8. Wonderful poem, Ygraine, and I love your birthday pic! You look radiant!

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    1. So happy you enjoyed the poem, dearest Linda...and liked my pics. As it was my landmark 60th, thought I'd share it with you!:)
      Thank you so much.

      Big Hugs xoxoxo

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  9. Very, very good!
    And a very happy birthday!

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    1. Thank you so much, Ana...that really means a lot to me.:)

      I love visiting your blog...it is always so intriguing. I have so wanted to leave comments, but am unable to as I don't have facebook or twitter accounts. Is there any other way I could comment?

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  10. that poem was entertaining - i could hear the bottle "thud" , smash...and what not ...and such a nice birthday celebration photo - you two look sweet together. Sweet birthday card.

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    1. Haha...just wanted to write something less intense for a change, Sandy...so glad you liked it!
      Aww...thank you. As it was a landmark birthday, just thought it would be nice to share a part of it with my blogger friends.:)

      Have a great day!

      xoxoxo

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  11. Boa tarde, votos de muita felicidade nesta sua linda idade.
    Feliz fim de semana,
    AG

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    1. Thank you, AG...so much! I really appreciate that.:)

      Have a great day!

      A Hug:))

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  12. wow
    happy Birth day to you
    and another star was born :)

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    1. Many, many thanks, Deeps...your words mean so much.:))

      Have a fabulous day.

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  13. Happy birthday! (belatedly) :-)

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Oh thank you, CiL...late or not, it means just as much to me!:)

      Have a fabulous day! :))

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  14. Fantastical poem Ygraine..I felt I was on an adventurous ride with you magical words and imagery! Loved it!awesome and expressive!
    Yay!! Many Birthday Sparkles to you..wishing you many blessings, and new journeys of magic and awe this year! Much love (and I shall toast some red wine to you!!) Happy Birthday gorgeous girl..love the pics!!
    Victoria

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