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On the Fringes

In the 60’s, I would binge
On anything that sported fringe.
My leather jacket decked with beads
Had fringe that such a jacket needs.

My brown suede belt I wore down low
To hug my hips (the status quo)
Had fringe that anyone would crave.
(I wish that one I’d thought to save!)

I have one fringe-y sweater now.
Designers seem to disavow
This style, but if I’m on the fringes,
Joy in me this fringe unhinges.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 1/25/2018 8:19:00 PM

Reminds me of macramae belts my sister wore with her hip huggers. Nothing but smiles from me recalling this wonderful time. Also bumpers. Remember them?

Jean Murray

Date: 1/25/2018 2:59:00 PM

Very funny Ilene. Been there but never did the fringe thingie.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/22/2018 10:13:00 PM

I hated everything about the Sixties, Ilene – the music, the fashions (bell bottoms), the head bands, the long hair, the drugs, etcetera. It took me almost 20 years to apprecite the Beatles, however, the music and the lyrics. Other than that, nothing. / M

Pat Adams

Date: 1/21/2018 7:29:00 PM

I remember those. On purses as well. Very cleverly put Ilene!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2018 7:17:00 PM

I think you were really into fashion in the 60's. I was still riding my bike around town and being a tomboy. I think I really got fashion conscious in '68 when I met my first boyfriend!! Those were the days. Thanks for the memories. What I miss most was this one pair of super big bell bottoms. Why oh why did i ever throw it away!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2018 7:15:00 PM

responding to your comment on my cat poem. I did not give the name Razzmatazz to her. I guess the previous owner called her lady Razz and I just did not like it. I just call her cat , kitty or sweetie most of the time!!