Dream of Success
She, the dream of prosperity and success, beckons,
Enter into Jed Clampett's world, California--
Swimming pools, movie stars, and instantaneous wealth.
But nineteen sixty-nine's ideals of freedom, truth, love,
Are lost in the dark halls of materialism.
The Age of Aquarius cannot live on under
Pressure to beat the competition and make money
The dream had a lovely face; reality was cold.
We forfeited our souls for sex, drugs, and rock and roll,
Prisoners now in the Hotel California.
Inspired by "Hotel California" for entry in Silent One's contest Iconic Songs
26 August 2017
Copyright © Anita Harris | Year Posted 2017
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