Buried Treasure

There are alleyways

From the seventies

That still divide my heart

A separating of childhood

And adolescence

No more hiding in bushes

And building dens in

Ramshackled ruins

I now had places to be

Too important to stop

And hide off to the side of the path

I was drawn to the new

Exciting opportunities a the end of the road

Knee high socks existing

While previously ignored

And discarded magazines

Unknown to future generations

That showed the way to 

Buried treasure

Thoughts

Another trip down memory lane. It’s funny how strong certain memories are even when you haven’t considered them for decades.

Photo is from Peter Kay’s show at the o2 in London in 2024. A man who is a master of nostalgia. I laughed until my head came off.

© John Monaghan 2026. All Rights Reserved

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