Mikaela Castledine #19 Bye Bye American Pie

not normally nostalgic

for once great old men

we bought tickets

because the gift voucher was due

and thought

well

it might be fun

old balladeers just getting better

but today he has been arrested

Of course it could be Cosby worse

but it could be Bowie better

with a back catalogue to die for

and an outpouring of grief

But no

It might be sordid self absorption

or the aggressive beginnings of Alzheimer's

either way

He shouldn’t be touring the world 

and taking my money

Famous old men

keep your pants on

jam your fists in your pockets