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My Generation

Rebellious hearts won fame and infamy,
And knew black nights of burgundy.
Then resisted we the merest tyranny;
For we'd so long longed to be free.

So hip and wild and young--
We touched tongue to tongue.
And to our dreams fiercely clung;
Children of the flowers we frolicked among.

In an age of such degeneration,
Blossomed the youth of my generation;
Who had a penchant for creation,
And caused very much diversification.

We graced museums with pop art,
And sang pop music from the heart.
Memories of scarlet evenings won't depart;
Naked lust never kept lovers apart.

All the world was young when I was!
Seems even the bluebird had a cause.
Our actions gave authoritarians much pause;
We broke the most rigid rules and laws.

Breath to breath, flesh to flesh, toe to toe;
Baby, tell me, where did the years go?
Of smoky rooms, black nights and disco,
And the rosy mornings of love's afterglow?

Copyright © Evelyn Judy Buehler | Year Posted 2019

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Robert Kinard Date: 12/15/2019 10:18:00 AM This is a little before my time I think, I like the poem, the pic and the fact that this piece takes me back to when I was a kid. Nicely done. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 12/15/2019 12:20:00 PM Thank you very much, Robert. I am glad to hear that you like the poem and it evokes pleasant memories. :)

Mpho Kgaswane Date: 10/18/2019 12:02:00 PM Hi evelyn.This is a beautiful poem. It depicts very well that generation. Regards Mpho Kgaswane. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/18/2019 6:48:00 PM Thank you for your kind thoughts, Mpho. :)

Franci Hoffman Date: 10/15/2019 12:36:00 PM Yes, the good old days, Evelyn. I can relate to this piece. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/15/2019 2:50:00 PM I'm glad you find it relatable, Franci. The unforgettable sixties will always have a place in my heart. Thank you for your thoughts.

Funom Makama Date: 10/15/2019 11:09:00 AM Lines so magnetic, words so beautiful, I am gradually becoming an extremist to your thoughts.. Great piece here. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/15/2019 2:53:00 PM Why, thank you, Funom. An extremist, you say? How nice! Thank you for your comments.

Old Buck Date: 10/14/2019 6:48:00 PM Evelyn: Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end. But alas, all good things do so often come to an end. Thanks for sharing "the good life" with all of us on the soup. oldbuck Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/14/2019 7:49:00 PM You are so welcome, Oldbuck! Yes, they were the good old days that we fondly remember. So great that we can still know the joy of revisiting them in memory!