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Disco Days

Years ago, almost too long to remember I was young, full of daring-do, and crazy In the deepest snows of late December, The things I did are somewhat hazy! Driving snow-covered streets at night Sometimes the only auto out and about, Heading toward the Disco, out-of-sight But there would be a crowd of us out. Dancing the night away to “I Will Survive” Imbibing too much, laughing with glee, It’s a wonder most of us are still alive Someone special must’ve taken care of me. Ah, I remember those crazy days, do tell, Music that has stayed with me unscathed, The carefree attitudes, yes, a ne’er do well Stored up in my memory, magically saved.
Written October 5, 2022

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Date: 10/7/2022 12:26:00 PM
"It's Raining men" Hallelujah! https://youtu.be/l5aZJBLAu1E Gravitas and richness of good 'ol gospel, but totally disco! A glimpse of heaven in the disco inferno! Enjoyed!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2022 7:26:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anaya. Oh, I do remember that one!
Date: 10/5/2022 11:29:00 PM
"Someone special must have taken care of me" - you know they did! And they still are!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2022 8:26:00 AM
Yep, I think so, Caren. I believe that wholeheartedly.
Date: 10/5/2022 8:42:00 PM
Really?! "Magical days?" Hmmm. I guess I must really be a 'prude,' but I'm ashamed of my life, ages 17 - 20. Still repenting, after all these years. Oh, well... :) gw
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 8:57:00 PM
What a shame, gw. This really makes me sad.
Date: 10/5/2022 2:36:00 PM
I remember those days Milton. I fell victim to the Disco Craze, lol. John Travolta's Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive. The Bee Gees. Donna Summers disco songs. I can relate to all your friends hanging out, dancing with the babes, it was a wonderful era of fun, dancing, love, and friendships that stay with us the rest of our lives... This one brought back memories...
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 5:29:00 PM
Yep, me, too, Michael. Those were the days, my friend....Disco is still my favorite popular music even today. I love classical music and listen to it, but I always enjoy a disco tune.

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