One Hit Wonder

The poem I wanted to write and just didn't know it until it was written.

"I play them by memory and when I am done

I will make it to you, my number one.

Reminded by songs of those summers

Played over and over like an old one hit wonder"

I can't possibly be the only person on the planet that dedicates a song to the lover(s) of the decade. Am I or AM I? I'm not going to name drop or name dates and/or places. I mean I could, but a lady never tells. And if you happen to be smiling to yourself, you're welcome. ;-)

I mean for some it would be great fodder and for others, well that's just none of their damn business.

This poem has been spinning in my mind for years like a worn-out recording. It took me four months to write it when I finally thought I was brave enough to put words to the way a song can bring back so many feelings, thoughts, regrets... the list goes on, but love is where it always takes us back to.

Love.

And the breakup that went with it.

The One that was forever and then got away.

You know the one. I would almost bet you have a song.

It plays in your head for no one else to hear

No warning or time to prepare

Memorized word for word like the way your lover's lips moved when they talked

In the melody you hear in the sound of their voice playing back promises of love

Each instrument a part of their body that bring home the tune

Your heart beating the rhythm though your body

Reminding of times spent making love

Not wanting the feeling to end, press rewind to feel it again.

Just like the first time. And the last time, too.

The memory waiting to fade with every listen

Bittersweet memories with a nostalgic undertone

Stop and feel the rush over and over again, playing on repeat.

And if you are shaking your head saying you'd never consider singing along,

close your eyes for that three minutes and 39 seconds and feel the song!

You might be the one hit wonder in someone else's playlist of love gone wrong.

Love, Light & One Hit Wonders

One Hit Wonder by Tina McBride

One Hit Wonder by Tina McBride