Poems
The Beatles Hair
Four sweaty bodies fill the stages.
Jumping, screaming and shouting.
No rules and no control.
Wild hair cuts cover their faces.
The new control of Brian Epstein.
The beginning of a life that would change everything.
Teenage boys changed into four grown men.
The uniform mop-top arrived on the scene.
The drummers had changed.
Ringo Starr joined.
George Martin was hired .
The fortunate road was paved.
Time flies when you have success.
Their first single released.
America was now in love with them.
The growth of their hair was the smallest stress.
Running and releasing.
Being loved and hated at all times.
Always tired.
The wild hair is increasing.
The touring stopped.
Expectations were set too high.
Drugs became the fifth Beatle.
The calm and exciteful boat rocked.
Each Beatle became their own man.
One loved India.
Some married.
All felt that the 7-years were a lifespan.
Facial hair became their cover.
Growing long and windy,
Showing their weariness.
Anger began to stir one another.
The final day was called.
The end was revealed.
The Beatles became four independent men.
The only worry now was when they would become bald.
Decades later and two Beatles have passed.
Two remaining leading continuous successful careers.
No bald heads insight,
But grey hair came fast.
Four sweaty bodies fill the stages.
Jumping, screaming and shouting.
No rules and no control.
Wild hair cuts cover their faces.
The new control of Brian Epstein.
The beginning of a life that would change everything.
Teenage boys changed into four grown men.
The uniform mop-top arrived on the scene.
The drummers had changed.
Ringo Starr joined.
George Martin was hired .
The fortunate road was paved.
Time flies when you have success.
Their first single released.
America was now in love with them.
The growth of their hair was the smallest stress.
Running and releasing.
Being loved and hated at all times.
Always tired.
The wild hair is increasing.
The touring stopped.
Expectations were set too high.
Drugs became the fifth Beatle.
The calm and exciteful boat rocked.
Each Beatle became their own man.
One loved India.
Some married.
All felt that the 7-years were a lifespan.
Facial hair became their cover.
Growing long and windy,
Showing their weariness.
Anger began to stir one another.
The final day was called.
The end was revealed.
The Beatles became four independent men.
The only worry now was when they would become bald.
Decades later and two Beatles have passed.
Two remaining leading continuous successful careers.
No bald heads insight,
But grey hair came fast.
Explanation
Throughout the 7 year career of The Beatles, the hair of the Fab Four has been a symbol of change and growth. Before the leadership of Brian Epstein, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, all led wild appearances. Their clothes were ruffled, they ate on stage, and their hair was wild and shaggy. Once Brian Epstein came into the picture, everything changed for them. More opportunities occurred which meant the band had to shapen themselves up. They had to get haircuts and become more respectful on stage.
The band cleaned up and hit the ground at full speed. Gigs were planned and interviews were set up. Once their first single was released, America loved The Beatles. A few weeks later, they appeared on The Ed Sullivan show and from their success followed. Pretty soon, the whole world became in love with The Beatles. As years went on and the running became stressful, the length of their hair was the least of their worries. Whereas, in the beginning, they all had a uniform cut. Now, all of their hairdos were different and even facial hair grew. The longer their hair went, the more drugs The Beatles did. In 1965, they tried LSD and from there, their hair became wilder like their music. As The Beatles’ years brought change to their hair, there was a change to their music. More unique instruments and sounds were included in the music like the sitar.
By the end, 1970, The Beatles’ hair was at its longest. Their evolution was shown through their hair. As the years passed, their hair only grew.
The band cleaned up and hit the ground at full speed. Gigs were planned and interviews were set up. Once their first single was released, America loved The Beatles. A few weeks later, they appeared on The Ed Sullivan show and from their success followed. Pretty soon, the whole world became in love with The Beatles. As years went on and the running became stressful, the length of their hair was the least of their worries. Whereas, in the beginning, they all had a uniform cut. Now, all of their hairdos were different and even facial hair grew. The longer their hair went, the more drugs The Beatles did. In 1965, they tried LSD and from there, their hair became wilder like their music. As The Beatles’ years brought change to their hair, there was a change to their music. More unique instruments and sounds were included in the music like the sitar.
By the end, 1970, The Beatles’ hair was at its longest. Their evolution was shown through their hair. As the years passed, their hair only grew.