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That was Then, This is Now

Turn up the radio and ... It's the same ol' situation, The same songs, same band That raised my generation That was then, this is now Nothing's changed but my age, And four numbers, somehow On a calendar's page ... It happened again today In the store where I shopped, In the restaurant, I heard it play Proving the 80's never stopped That was then, this is now O, to revive a faded fad, If we never forget how Good times can still be had Life, like a cassette tape With two sides, was designed, From Side A, Side B can't escape If you just press rewind ...

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Date: 4/22/2024 6:44:00 PM
Doubling the effort it takes in essence, as present is traditional laden, to lay bare the past on this journey of mine. No pull is enough to break away. Guess such imagery says a lot. Lovely piece.
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Date: 4/21/2024 5:34:00 AM
Love how this poem begins, the first line ending with “and,” naturally works! Great poem throughout! I walked into a music store a few years ago and they were playing old Elton John songs…brought me right back to childhood. Faving this one, Kelly! It was a delight to read!
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Date: 4/21/2024 3:59:00 AM
Loved this Kelly.
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Date: 4/20/2024 9:53:00 AM
Oh, such a divine, realistic look at how things never change. I love this poem. It rhymes smoothly and intertwines thoughts seamlessly.
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