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An Ode to Paperback Writer

Gacina Bozidar

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

1 Leave a comment on verse 1 0 PAPERBACK WRITER !
PAPERBACK WRITER!
When I was a teen I loved the club
from my town in this way:

2 Leave a comment on verse 2 0 Searching and collecting
The articles from the press

3 Leave a comment on verse 3 0 That was in 1985 or 1986

4 Leave a comment on verse 4 0 There was no DIGITAL archive

5 Leave a comment on verse 5 0 I knocked on the doors of the neighbours
from surrounding buildings asking

6 Leave a comment on verse 6 0 “Excuse me do you have any Old Newspapers for me”

7 Leave a comment on verse 7 0 Then if they provided the bunch of old papers
I was looking for the articles to collect about my football club
Zeljo

8 Leave a comment on verse 8 0 Oh how this sounds now in this Digital Era

9 Leave a comment on verse 9 0 PAPERBACK WRITER !
PAPERBACK WRITER !

Notes

AI comment on this poem:
The poem reflects a nostalgic look back at a time before digital archives and instant access to.The speaker reminisces about his teenage years when he would search for the articles about his favourite football club Zeljo.The repetition of “PAPERBACK WRITER” creates a sense of rhythm and emphasis,drawing attention to the act of physically collecting and preserving these articles.The poem captures a sense of dedication and passion for the club, as the speaker would go to great lengths to find and save these articles,even going from door to door to ask newspapers.The symple act of collecting these physical pieces of information symbolizes a deeper connection to the team and love for the sport.The contrast between the past and the present, with the speaker reflecting on how different things are in the digital era, adds a layer of reflection and introspection to the poem.The shift from physical newspapers to digital archives highlights the evolution of technology and how it has changed the way we consume and interact with information.Overall, this poem serves as a tribute to the simpler times of youth and the passion and dedication that can be found in the act of collecting and preserving memories.It evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time when physical artifacts held a special significance in our lives.

Source: http://footballpoets.org/poems/an-ode-to-paperback-writer/