Oldies were new on the jukebox,
In the decade of the doo-wops.
Couples would jitterbug and jive,
Terpsichorean footwork’s drive.
Couples rocking around the clock
Keeping rhythm with the jukebox.
Rockin’ robin both night and day,
And rock and roll is here to stay.
© Susan Joy Clark 2021
This was written for dVerse’s Monday quadrille challenge, with the requirement of using the word “juke.” A quadrille is a poem having just 44 words. “Terpsichorean” is a great word, but it was also thrown in there in desperation to get exactly 44 words to fit my form. 😛
Nicely written.
Thank you, Lucy. 🙂
Rockin’ Robin is a great one with a wonderful beat. Nicely done Susan!
Thank you, Dwight. 🙂
You are welcome!
Rock n roll is here to stay for sure. Anything on vinyl is better, and the juke box is a great place to find it. Terpsichorean is a cool word. Thanks for the introduction. I am rather fond of rocking robin.
Thank you for throwing in the extra word and teaching me a new one! I’m sure rock and roll is here to stay, and I absolutely love doo-wop!
Me too. I enjoy the music of the ’50s even though it predates me. 🙂
great rhythm – i’ m swinging along…. nice
Thanks so much, Claudia. 🙂
What did we ever do before it? Well done.
Thank you, Susan. 🙂
Those were the days! My fave was the Swing.
I enjoy that too and watching swing dancers.
Comment disappeared. I, too, like “juke-staposed next to you.” Smiles.
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For this lady, about to turn eighty .. rock and roll will never die! Love your poem!
There is such a lovely rhythm and cadence to this one, Susan 😀 Love it 💝💝
Thank you, Sanaa. 🙂
Rockin’ robin both night and day,
And rock and roll is here to stay.
Thanks for the memory, Susan! Yes, those bygone days bring back the joyful innocence and fun.
Hank
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Hank.
Susan, this is such a fun rhyming poem!
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David
Thanks, David. 🙂
Your vestige poem awakens childhood memories with sights, sounds, and feels. Wonderful.
Thank you, Bill. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
I wonder when rock n’roll will be back in full force.
Wonderful video!
Yeah. I thought it was a fun one and worked with the poem. 🙂