15°C Local poet John f Connor shared this poem with me 6 years ago, I was reminded of this thanks to the Facebook memories app. It’s a snapshot of a time that many people remember well.
COLCHESTER IN THE 80S
by John f Connor
Colchester in the 80s
Well that was the place to be
All young and having fun
Footloose and fancy free
Mods, Skinheads and Soul Boys
New Romantic, Punk and Ska
Everyone dressed in style
We know who we are
Cups, Colne Lodge, and Baynsay
The Ship, Castle, and more
Even get in The Affair
If they let you in the door
Big hair and padded shoulders
Doctor Martins and monkey boots
Boys wearing eyeliner
While wearing two tone suits
Embassy Suite, Windmill, or Brights
Woods Leisure centre, Choc and Gilly
Grab-a-granny on a Wednesday night
Mod, or punk, or rockabilly
Gary Numan, and Adam Ant,
OMD, and Tears for Fears,
How i wish i could go back
And relive them happy years
Townhouse with DJ Busby
Downstairs in The Den
Started at seven o clock
Last bus home at ten.
© John f Connor 2012
http://poemsbyjohnfconnor.com