It happened in late March,1978
at Western Springs an outdoor arena
just down the hill from Grey Lynn
when folk rock was in.
Dylan and The Band opened the gig
with 'Blowin' In The Wind', acoustic.
The song asked the question, 'How many roads/
must a man walk down? ' The answer is unknown.
An electric song spoke to those
who needed a place to call home.
It was 'Shelter from The Storm',
a romantic ballad in rhymed couplets form.
Western Springs has had numerous concerts since,
'but none as good as Dylan's, ' I thought revisiting
when there were leaves rustling like then and oh,
and was it really so long ago?
- 12 February,2019.
It was like being in that concert. Although I am a hard rock / heavy metal fan, I enjoyed this poem!
This is such a wonderful write. You have re-created the scene of Bob Dylan's concert which you had witnessed 40 years ago. The magic was still in the air when you visited the site recently. You are so dexterous with details, Michael.
Michael, Beautiful poem, wish I could have been there! ! Another " 10" . I have added this to MyPoemList.
Thanks for your encouraging comment. It was well worth being there. I think Dylan is still an outstanding songwriter and singer.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Dylan and The Band opened with 'Blowin' In The Wind. An electric song was spoken and Western Springs was unchanged. Regarding life and music this is an excellent poem well penned.10