Roy Pett Poet Rhyme

1970s University of Life

Nineteen seventies,  teenage years, never on my own,
end of school education, I’m now ready to do my thing
full of life, excess energy, over flowing with testosterone 
sampling alcohol drinks, karaoke, thinking I could sing,

working life, set hours, rules and regulations to adhere
payday, money in my pocket, things to buy, new clothes,
night clubs, late nights early mornings, nothing to fear,
search for records, Motown, Beatles and the shadows,

feelings of freedom, my motorcycle and all the gear
helmet, jacket, scarf and boots, girl on pillion seat,
experience foreign holidays, sun, sangria and cheer,
nineteen seventies a time of work new people to meet,

decade of fashion, an era of change, for this country lad
new experiences, problems to solve, life changers,
Ben Sherman, Oxford bags, flower power, shoulder pad
oh to be young, free, happy, unable to see life’s dangers.

2/26/2018
Contest: where were you in the 1970s
Sponsored by Line Gauthier.

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Viv Wigley March 11, 2018 at 3:09 AM You never forget your first wage packet, Roy, mine was a life changing Twenty six pounds eight pence. Woo! Rich! Great write, congrats! Regards, Viv Roy Pett March 11, 2018 at 6:19 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations and very kind comment Viv, my first wage packet was six pounds and thirty four pence and out of that I had to pay one pound per week for my accommodation ( one room ) we sound like the four Yorkshire men lol, thanks again, Roy.

Eve Roper March 10, 2018 at 2:13 PM Congratulation on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Roy Pett March 10, 2018 at 2:23 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations Eve, really appreciated. :))

Line Gauthier March 10, 2018 at 12:12 PM Fun read. I love all the imagery you brought into your poem. Congrats on a fabulous poem, Roy. Roy Pett March 10, 2018 at 1:03 PM Thank you so much for my placement and for inspiring me to write about this memorable decade Line, thanks again for your congratulations and your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Tom Cunningham March 10, 2018 at 9:03 AM Congratulations Roy. Roy Pett March 10, 2018 at 9:26 AM Thank you very much for your congratulations Tom really appreciated. :))

Tom Cunningham February 26, 2018 at 9:04 AM Gteat write Roy, where did those years go. Good luck in the contest. Tom Roy Pett February 26, 2018 at 9:07 AM Thanks Tom, the 70s were certainly a learning curve for me with all it’s ups and downs, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))