Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

Remembering the 1980s

Regarding fashion,Punk set out to gauge
The style of hair and clothes which would outrage.
John Lennon's voice was silenced at this time;
Mark Chapman was convicted for the crime.

A technical development unfurled
Which launched the first PC into the world.
And Cable television could diffuse
A twenty-four hour coverage of news.

Professor Rubik came from Budapest
And introduced a spatial IQ test.
To scramble combinations was the aim;
A 3D coloured cube preserved his name.

So many budding actors came and went,
But only one became a President.
And Reagan gave the greatest speech of all
When he said ’Gorbachev – tear down this wall!’

And thus it was in nineteen eighty-nine
That East and West Berlin would intertwine.
And in that year I too knew boundless joy;
The blessing of my first born baby boy.


07/11/18



'Remembering the 1980s contest' : Sponsored by: Michelle Faulkner

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John Watt August 13, 2020 at 8:31 AM Wendy, you have summarized the 1980's so well in your sterling cadence and poetic voice. From the fashions and Rubik's craze to the sadness of Lennon's murder, to the sublime political poetry of 'tear down this wall', I relish the nostalgic rewind. Our son was born in January 1990, so we share that in common, too. Enjoyed this greatly, as I do everything you write. Many blessings to you this magical month of your daughter's wedding, my friend!

Eve Roper December 28, 2018 at 9:11 PM Wendy, congratulations on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`* Wendy Watson February 6, 2020 at 2:34 PM Thank you for your encouragement, Eve.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 13, 2018 at 8:15 AM Lovely done! Congratulations on your win :) xomo Wendy Watson February 6, 2020 at 2:34 PM Thanks, Maureen.

Jan Allison November 13, 2018 at 3:41 AM wonderful memories Wendy, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Wendy Watson February 6, 2020 at 2:34 PM Thank you Jan. Yes, special times!

G. Jay November 12, 2018 at 10:35 PM wonderful read. Wendy Watson February 6, 2020 at 2:33 PM That's kind of you. Thanks, G.Jay.

Line Gauthier November 12, 2018 at 6:08 PM Well done, Wendy, intertwining the universal and personal events. Congrats on your top win. Wendy Watson February 6, 2020 at 2:33 PM Thank you, Line.

Michelle Faulkner November 12, 2018 at 5:28 PM Great retelling of that (sometimes) great decade, thanks for entering my contest! Wendy Watson February 6, 2020 at 2:33 PM Thank you, Michelle. Moons ago, now!

Charles Messina November 8, 2018 at 9:20 AM This is awesome, Wendy! I loved it, the last stanza hit home. Best wishes for a win in the contest...Charlie Wendy Watson November 12, 2018 at 3:43 AM Thank you so much for the positive feedback, Charles. I've read some with a much more personal touch which really brought the era to life.

Tom Cunningham November 8, 2018 at 2:50 AM Loved it Wendy, but where did it go, seems as we get older(hopefully wiser) it speeds up. Good luck.. Tom. Wendy Watson November 12, 2018 at 3:48 AM I know,Tom. It sneaks past us all but using it well is the answer I guess!

Chris Green November 7, 2018 at 4:19 PM Very nicely crafted Wendy. I looked at this contest and thought, "I can't remember what happened in the 80's" But you sure did and I feel dumb that I didn't remember and then again you had something special happen as well to keep these things close in your mind. Best of luck in the contest Wendy Watson November 7, 2018 at 4:32 PM Ah but you were probably only a wee lad at the time! Thank you for always trying to encourage others,Chris. Bonne nuit Wendy