Innocent Times

My memory flashes back
to innocent times long since gone.
those hot nights parked at lover's lane
wolfman jack playing my favorite songs.
it seems like just yesterday
when Peggy Sue was by my side
I was hoping to get to second base
but she just wanted to go for a ride. 
 
I remember my palms starting to sweat
and the windows getting a bit steamy
I told her Buddy Holly wrote a song about you
but she didn't believe me.
so, I pulled Peggy Sue closer
and we started kissing once again
but time was of the essence
her dad wanted her home by ten.
she smiled sweetly
and gently placed her hands upon my face
she looked at me and said I was a swell guy
but this is not the time nor the place.
so, I gave her a peck on the cheek
and told her not to worry
we can take things nice and slow
I'm not in any hurry.

so, I drove her home and kissed her goodnight
but now what was I supposed to do
that's when I drove to the nearest payphone
dropped in a dime 
and called up runaround Sue!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 3/22/2015 11:03:00 PM
KURT, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~
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Date: 3/22/2015 8:25:00 PM
A really great poem, Kurt! I liked your creative and romantic write that captures the innocent 50's... Congrats on the win!
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Date: 4/13/2012 6:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the wonderful contest P.D. sponsored "Any poem goes~" Kurt. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/12/2012 10:28:00 PM
Kurt, a wonderful congratulations.. with your awesome poem.. :-) always~ PD
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Date: 11/28/2011 6:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest Kurt. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/26/2011 2:08:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed Reading your poem! Lori
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Date: 11/24/2011 8:43:00 AM
Ah. the memories this recalls. Well done, from one old fart to another. Congratulations Kurt
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Date: 11/23/2011 11:44:00 PM
KURT, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! Also to congratulate you in my "any poem goes contest`" Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d.
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Date: 12/28/2010 6:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Frank Herrera's "Fondest Memory" contest Kurt. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/20/2010 11:28:00 PM
Meant to make us laugh I am sure and you did. Teenage boys are the same, the world over. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/20/2010 11:06:00 PM
haha chuckles as I read that last line-- Runaraound Sue, my oh my ;) Very witty -- Congrats on the win-- this made me smile Kurt ;)--- nikko :)
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Date: 12/20/2010 10:35:00 PM
a gem of glittering of beaded wordings… kudos for a well-deserved win, kurt.. great humore here!!.. nette
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Date: 12/20/2010 8:50:00 PM
hahaha. This one I suspect was fiction, but it was the funnest one of all the poems I just read that won the contest. Congrats to you on your awesome poem . LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/20/2010 7:38:00 PM
Oh, Kurt, how witty! I guess Runaround Sue rose to the call when Peggy Sue needed to get home. My father had a Bellair and I bet my big brother enjoyed nights like the one you describe here. Awesome memories! Congratulations, Carolyn
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Date: 12/20/2010 7:08:00 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of frank, Kurt
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Date: 12/20/2010 6:56:00 PM
Congrats Kurt on your wonderful win in the Fondest Memories contest with this superb write and entry luv... enjoy another top ten victory and happy holidays to u and yours with luv from us...
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Date: 9/3/2010 8:46:00 AM
funny!! might be giving away your age!
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Date: 9/3/2010 5:10:00 AM
You took two old tunes and made an excellent poem. One never know where inspiration will come from. Took me on a walk down memory lane. Excellent write.
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Date: 9/3/2010 4:31:00 AM
hehe, naughty naughty Mr. Kohls... I thought you were not in a hurry :) Really enjoyed your write this afternoon ~ Wilma
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