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A '70s State of Mind

'Jesus Christ Superstar': this might tell you where we are. With open sky and stars above, it's just another summer of love. Bota bag across my breast (Strawberry Hill is the best). In sandals and long madras gown, out for a seventies night on the town. It's a Broadway production, L.A. style, in an Amphitheater higher than a mile. Sweet smoke permeates the air with hundreds of people 'being' there. Passing a joint down the row, Mary just doesn't know what's the buzz all about? It's a happening without a doubt! February 28, 2018

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Edlynn Nau

Date: 4/16/2019 2:05:00 PM

LOL! Must have been the early 70’s! So well crafted and I want to congratulate you on this poetry win (whenever it was the contest was held). I bet you had fun writing this! Those peak backwards can make us giggle.

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/11/2018 1:48:00 AM

Whooooah, high as a kite. Congrats, and good luck with the autobiography- the kids will hopefully find out how cool you are before you pop your clogs. Viv x

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/10/2018 6:38:00 PM

How exciting are those times we remember forever ! Broadway and good times! Loved this one, Janece !!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/10/2018 2:08:00 PM

Awe Love it...Congratulation on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Terry
Date: 3/10/2018 3:36:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I love these contests that motivate me to look back on my life. I'm trying to write an auto- biography for my grandkids. I want to share with them those times and the eyewitness to history. Hugs. Janece

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/10/2018 9:51:00 AM

A fun poem to read with so many flashback phrases from the 70's. Thanks for entering this fabulous poem, Janece. Congrats on a top placement.

Jan Terry
Date: 3/10/2018 3:21:00 PM

Thanks for my poem's placement in your contest, Line. I wasn't sure my '70s catch phrases and references to songs in the musical would be recognized by other generations. I knew you would see it. Thanks for motivating me to go back in time. Hugs. Janece

CayCay Jennings

Date: 3/8/2018 11:38:00 PM

I liked romping thru your seventies entry! It was fun, honest and flared like bell bottoms! What a good time I had reading your poem. All the best ... CayCay

Jan Terry
Date: 3/10/2018 3:31:00 PM

Thanks, Caycay. I enjoyed your honest winning poem. You might have had a tougher time than me but I notice we enjoyed many of the same bands and writings. Hugs. Janece

Silent One

Date: 3/1/2018 2:51:00 PM

Yes I am familiar with it. They made a mkvie also with the same name.

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/1/2018 4:45:00 AM

You lived it...I enjoyed the flow of the poem...down memory lane...All the best

Jan Terry
Date: 3/1/2018 9:36:00 AM

Hello, Arturo. I have met you through your poetry. I think I had left Soup when you arrived so almost missed you. Please excuse my oversight. Thank you for your kind comment. I will continue to read your poems and enjoy your spirit. Your friend in poetry, Jan.

Silent One

Date: 2/28/2018 3:16:00 PM

I liked your take on the contest Janece, I was born late 70's, so do not remember much about this era..

Jan Terry
Date: 3/1/2018 9:55:00 AM

Thanks, Silent One. Are you familiar with the music and songs of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'? I hear that it may be reproduced with a new cast for a new generation. The '70s were my first decade on my own. I learned a lot about myself and the world in those 10 years.Perhaps, I should write more about my experiences and impressions. Thanks for your continued support, SO. It keeps me motivated. Best wishes, Jan.