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I Was a Hippy

To tell you the truth In my days of youth To put it quite mild, I was carefree and wild A hipster by all means Wearing my wholly bellbottom jeans Always said "Out-of-Sight" Sometimes, I would say "Dynamite" With friends, I was "Tight" Hey, I turned out "Alright" 10 Lines, 5 Words Rhyme III Cash Prize Poetry Contest Sponsor Lu Loo 3-31-2019

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/14/2019 6:35:00 PM

Not too long // not too short // this clever poem's // the winning sort! Very nicely done, Charlie. Best wishes, Gershon

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

Date: 4/4/2019 8:30:00 AM

Ah...Those were the days. Memories relived in your clever write. Vickie

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/3/2019 8:51:00 PM

Love it and I can relate. I had many hippie friends and dated many very sexy hippie girls. A fav.. what sweet memories this gem brought back...

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 4/2/2019 10:18:00 PM

Hahaha really enjoyed this piece! Well written Charles I think i might be a hippie too :/

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/1/2019 4:10:00 PM

Fun poem, Charles Good luck in the contest Panagiota

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/1/2019 11:55:00 AM

Now I'm hippy inside...a 70's write

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/1/2019 10:54:00 AM

Hi Charles - make love not war 1960 days, flower power and all that - A parents nightmare! But hippy days were happy days, and this youth movement spread to many other countries around the world. Great poem Charles. Poetry hugs, Jenny.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/31/2019 7:27:00 PM

G'day Charles … those were the days. I look back with fond memories - perhaps we need a song - hippy days are here again could be a deserved title - thanks Charles - Lindsay

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 3/31/2019 7:29:00 AM

Nice one, Charles, Peace always, you great big flower child you.