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In My Era

Revolutionary, the stance we took, The freedom of iconoclastic paths To justify rebellious avenues That swayed the truth in plain objective wraths. 4/20/19 Rithimus Divisa Poetry Contest Sponsor Gregory R Barden "In the Seventies"

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Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 6/5/2019 9:59:00 PM

Curious how our emotional states (especially in youth) determine our selected ‘truths’. Well observed, Connie.

Carole Duet

Date: 5/24/2019 3:44:00 PM

Yes, that was the "seventies" alright. What great memories this lovely piece brings to mind! Congrats on your placement in the contest too, Connie.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/2/2019 7:28:00 PM

Passionate and personal, congratulations on your placement, Connie!

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 5/2/2019 9:42:00 AM

Ah yes, misspent youth(perhaps). Congrats, Connie!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/29/2019 2:05:00 AM

G'day Connie … you've struck it beautifully here Connie. Down here there was plenty of defiance and protest, but it takes politicians to fear losing their seats to dampen their egos - thanks Connie - Lindsay

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/26/2019 4:22:00 PM

Beautifully penned; good luck in the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/26/2019 4:48:00 PM

Thank you very much M.L. : )

Paul Callus

Date: 4/24/2019 7:24:00 AM

Those revolutionary feelings were felt even in Europe, Connie. Lyrics and songs dwelt a lot on the subject. gl in the contest. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/24/2019 4:42:00 PM

Yes, the Vietnam war was a very unpopular war. The returning soldiers were treated abysmally. Thank you Paul. xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2019 6:53:00 PM

GReat pick, Connie, I bet I saw that poem of yours. I kind of remember the topic!!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/21/2019 5:29:00 PM

Despite their ambitions and the Surgeon General's prejudices, the Seventies sort of went up in smoke, didn't they? We are still subject to a corrupt government! Good luck! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/21/2019 6:29:00 PM

I agree Rico. At least returning soldiers are welcomed home with respect now. My husband was spit upon. Thank you. Happy Easter. xxoo

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/21/2019 3:49:00 PM

so well written, connie! i can relate...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/21/2019 5:19:00 PM

Thank you Ilene. Happy Easter. xxoo

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 4/21/2019 12:17:00 PM

One protagonist said: "Neither the close lightnings of revolutions, nor the accusative case of proclamations, nor bloody revolts, nor uprising, nor mutiny shall disturb your sleep, my beautiful nasturtiums")

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/21/2019 5:22:00 PM

Thank you Kurt. : )

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/21/2019 2:40:00 AM

I fancied myself a revolutionist, and now I realize there was not one bit of me a revolutionist, but we all "felt" it somehow. Connie, this triggered 1968 for me.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/21/2019 5:16:00 PM

My darn Kindle changes my words and wouldn't let me correct your name Caren.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/21/2019 5:14:00 PM

It was during that uneasy time of the Vietnam war Carmen. Very few wanted that war to continue. Our returning soldiers were treated badly, not like today where they are shown honor. Thank you. Happy Easter! xxoo