Vince Suzadail Jr. Poet Rhyme

Come With Me To 63

Come with me to nineteen sixty three
The year Pope John died and so did Kennedy
We saw Lawrence of Arabia with Peter O’Toole
Listened to It’s My Party and She’s a Fool
Last year for the Studebaker 
Martin Luther King had a dream
Great train robbery in Buckinghamshire 
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane made us scream
Skeeter thought it was The End of The World
Liberty Valance starred Stewart and Wayne
They were The Days of Wine and Roses
Cascades sang Rhythm of the Rain
Dion had Ruby Baby and Bobbie sang Blue on Blue
Dale and Grace were Leaving It All Up To You
Little Town Flirt and My Boyfriend’s Back
In My Little Deuce Coupe, we’ll go to the Sugar Shack
Ben Casey and Kildare were two television shows
Remember the Dixiebelle’s Down at Papa Joe’s
Two Faces Have I was sung by a guy named Lou
Roy said In Dreams he missed Blue Bayou
The USS Thresher sank and all were lost
Poets mourned the death of Robert Frost
Elvis said his girl was the Devil in Disguise
Bobby thought the Night had a Thousand Eyes
The Dodgers beat the Yankees four games to none
The Essex said It Was Easier Said Than Done
Da Doo Ron Ron and Then He Kissed Me were sweet
Ray Charles was Busted down on South Street
Mockingbird and Surfer Joe
Memories from long ago.

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James Fraser July 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM Excellent write on happenings / events in 63>>James

Sandra Hudson July 23, 2009 at 3:18 PM Gee, if I say I remember; then I'm telling a half truth, which in Seans "Motto" poem, is a whole lie, but if I say I remember bits and pieces of it, then according to Wilfredo, I'm in the clear...LOL:))-AA

James Marshall Goff July 23, 2009 at 2:55 PM thanks for commenting Vince! I don't know how you do it with the grueling schedule you are on!! jim

Sue Mason July 23, 2009 at 2:21 PM You surely have an awesome memory ... LOL ... my dementia kicks in when I read your nostalgia writes as I can't remember half this stuff ... but, on September 28, 1963 my son was one year old and I do remember that ... smile ... You and Bob Hope: Thanks For The Memories ...

Brandee Augustus July 23, 2009 at 2:19 PM Since I came sixteen years after the title of your poem, I still liked it. I loved the flow and the points you brought to the forefront about that era in time.

John Freeman July 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM 1963, has a special ring for me, for I graduated high school in 64. All these things you mention are quite familiar to me. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! THANKS, ALL COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED AND APPRECIATED, GOD BLESS MOSES!

Sean Kelly July 23, 2009 at 7:57 AM Yup , Vince , you packed it all in here . Well done with the rhyme ....

James Marshall Goff July 22, 2009 at 8:13 PM I remember I just picked up my newspapers from the "paper-shack" at 3am...and read the headline that Kennedy had been shot and killed, that was a tough mornin' on my paperboy route, nice write! Vince, I luvya, buddy! jimbo

Carolyn Devonshire July 22, 2009 at 12:53 PM So many memories came from this year, Vince. As a child of the '60s, I remember some of the old songs you mentioned. It was a special period of history. The sad memories of Kennedy's death and Pope John will always be associated with this unique period. Thanks for reminding me of the days when Dr. King's dream was being pursued. I'd like to say we've come a long way since '63, but in some ways we have actually regressed. Lost values, etc. Excellent write! Love, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick July 22, 2009 at 12:44 PM You captured it...good work Vince...your OLD friend..Barbara

Carol Sunshine Brown July 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM Vince, I am right there with you. We had a Sugar Shack named for the song right in our little town. We all loved to go there and dance. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol

Lena Pate July 22, 2009 at 11:33 AM Boy did that take me back. Nicely written and thanks for the memories.