M. L. Kiser Poet Free verse

Remembering the 1980s

When I look back in time, I recall the 1980’s;
I fell into the Rubik’s Cube and still have not escaped.

Not even upon hearing of, John Lennon’s killing, could I escape the thing, in fact, it kept me from diving into a mournful funk.  

I celebrated “ET’s” visit by treating myself; I bought the video, along with Michael Jackson’s, “Thriller” and was ecstatically, thrilled by both, many times.  
Then, I went to the, World’s Fair, for the first time.

I celebrated the new holiday, Martin Luther King Jr’s. day along with everyone else and the discovery of the wrecked, Titanic; a tragic example of the human ego’s pompousness.

Disco faded away, like melting snow and Rap, rapped its’ way into the Music Scene.  Blondie and Devo were giving fans a thrill, as we donned our G.Q. clothes to go dancing.
 

“Remembering the 1980's” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Michelle Faulkner

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Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 3:22 PM Thank you for the journey down Memory Lane! ~ Gershon M. L. Kiser October 16, 2018 at 4:17 PM Well, you are very welcome. Thank you for stopping by again.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 16, 2018 at 2:11 PM Ahh howling with your "...fell into the Rubik's Cube and still have not escaped" ;))) sweet ink! Good luck in the contest! xomo M. L. Kiser October 16, 2018 at 4:17 PM Thank you Maureen; I'm glad that it got you howling.

Caren Krutsinger October 16, 2018 at 12:17 PM There is so much to remember about the 80's - thank you for the memories, M.L. Good luck in the contest! I love it that you fell into the rubik's cube, and have not escaped! M. L. Kiser October 16, 2018 at 1:50 PM And still...I can't get the thing worked. A few years ago, my sister bought me one that had numbers instead of colors, because I was into Sudoku; I still can't to that one either but, I'm so stubborn that I can't let myself give up! Thanks and you're welcome for the memories.