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Twentynet-60's

Liberation kissed Mother Africa. Nigeria, Niger, Madagascar, Mali Congo, Cameroon felt freedom Ethiopia coup Selassie's dethronement Korean revolution Students' achievement Cloud of unity capped the church When Bishop of Canterbury hugged Pope Women's breakthrough When Bandaranaike Became world first female prime minister Einchman's blood quenched Israel's revenge thirst O Jeff Kennedy, we missed you! "I have a dream “assassins why? A speech rattled segregation As Beatles ignite melody Thousands dissolve In ecstasy Written by:Joseph Osita For Nette Oncloud's contest:"MAGIC OF THE DECADE'S MOOD"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 5/31/2011 5:12:00 PM
same era and yet we felt it so differently, I have been really enjopying you're input! Write me on Soup sometimes/? Light & Love
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Date: 5/30/2011 2:35:00 AM
still beautiful to me, joseph! SOUP MAIL! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 5/29/2011 11:57:00 PM
HI, Joseph. I really love how you had such passion about the 60's shown by the things you mention historically here.
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Date: 5/28/2011 3:35:00 PM
Good Work! ~Beloved Faizah
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Date: 5/27/2011 10:17:00 AM
thank you joseph... a compeling write! :) huggs, nette
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