Some Say 'Love-In'

I must be fourteen days away from home
Standin' in the rain thumbin' for a ride
Kerouac said that it was good to roam
He must have wandered before the sun died

Went soul searchin', didn't learn a damn thing
Already knew I didn't like the cold
I came out here to rejoice and to sing
Didn't find that love that others have told

Never saw that blonde with the stringy hair
The blue eyed one with open toed sandals
I've seen her picture with the shoulders bare
Carryin' flowers and scented candles

It's not so easy out here bein' free
Some say "love-in" - couldn't prove it by me

1-18-18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 5:46 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win. So beautifully written.... Hugs Eve
Ashley Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 5:19 PM
A spectacular sonnet Larry of a bygone era of free love and flower power and finding oneself.. only to find out that one didn't have to hitch cross country to find what already was, or wasn't, inside their hearts' all along.. Brilliant poetry! Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Bradfield Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 6:11 PM
Thank you so much, Susan!..I agree with your comment 100% ."inside their hearts all along".
Nance Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 7:23 AM
You know, sometimes stuff sounds too good to be true. You can abandon it all to recreate an expectation, but it just doesn't always happen. As much as it is sad to think of the failure, I like how honest this poem is. very well done.
Bradfield Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Thank you, Casarah..."just doesn't always happen." says it all!!
Gentry Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:19 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well done!
Bradfield Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Thanks , Susan.
Hamilton Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 12:46 PM
You remembered I liked this, good choice for my contest, congrats on a fine placement!
Bradfield Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 6:13 PM
Yes, I did...thanks for the placement ! Much appreciated.
Hamilton Avatar
January 19, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Way cool Larry, peace brother, stardust memories Crosby Stills and Nash, love-in yeah baby!!
Michael Avatar
January 19, 2018 at 8:43 AM
It's tough out there...the days of peace and love are over...but it's still possible...Nice poem...All the best Larry
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