By Mary Chydiriotis
a name synonymous with youth - the colour purple
youth euphoric eagerly pushing against the Minnesota wind
your name 0(+> a symbol of rebellion bootleg copies selling fast
youthful forceful energy crushed purple velvet diamonds and pearls
youth edgy and energised it mimics you driving
your red corvette, taking young lovers
eating pancakes
midnight ping pong with purple guitar on standby
endless corridors lined with platinum
strutting unique you remain a mystery
youth mine and yours end in time a sign
Paisley Park tainted
youth in that last year
It was let’s go crazy
life is a party and it’s 1999
it didn’t snow in April
that last year of youth
a name synonymous with youth - the colour purple
youth euphoric eagerly pushing against the Minnesota wind
your name 0(+> a symbol of rebellion bootleg copies selling fast
youthful forceful energy crushed purple velvet diamonds and pearls
youth edgy and energised it mimics you driving
your red corvette, taking young lovers
eating pancakes
midnight ping pong with purple guitar on standby
endless corridors lined with platinum
strutting unique you remain a mystery
youth mine and yours end in time a sign
Paisley Park tainted
youth in that last year
It was let’s go crazy
life is a party and it’s 1999
it didn’t snow in April
that last year of youth
About Mary Chydiriotis Mary Chydiriotis is a social worker and writer living in Melbourne, Australia. Her pieces have been published in both local and international journals and magazines including Offset, Short and Twisted, Tincture Journal, Right Now: Human Rights in Australia, Social Alternatives and The Garfield Lake Review. Mary has worked with migrants and refugees in the community sector for fifteen years. |