The Decade of 80's

The decade that saw end of cold war fall of Berlin Wall. In Asia Tianamen Square student bloodbath, democracy restored in Philippines with 'People Power Revolution'.. first big shock of my life-- Indira assassinated. In sports 'Hand of God' goal by Maradona, Michael Jackson--his Moonwalk dance, Stevie Wonder--"I just called to.........." enjoyed"Rain Man","Driving Miss Daisy". And in my life first love,broken heart, fragmented pieces still stitching.......... #Indira Gandhi,the Prime Minister of India was gunned down in 1984. © 2011 kashinath karmakar (7th May 2011) ================================================= Placement: 7th; (May 2011) Contest:Magic Of Decade's Mood Sponsor:Nette Onclaud

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Date: 1/25/2012 7:07:00 PM
India now has Anna Hazare. He has shown the world what can be accomplished when you renounce corruption and stand for justice. The 80s were great.
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Date: 5/31/2011 8:17:00 PM
I think I never congratulated you on this win, Kash. It was one of the best for the 80's because being from a different country, you were able to focus more on the whole world and THE big news of that era. Way to go, kash, with this amazing poem.
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Date: 5/31/2011 6:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Nette's contest Kashinath. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/30/2011 5:39:00 AM
Kashi, it is good to see your success in Nette's contest. Smile. Congratulations on your poem's honored placement. Agape, Moses
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Date: 5/29/2011 3:45:00 PM
Great poem for this contest, Kash....I think I wrote to you before how much I liked your personal twist at the end! Still stitching , eh? I studied this Gandhi in school and his assassination was a true loss to your people. I think I am a lil discouraged that my writing style isn't what is appreciated here..I might have to pause...take some poetry lessons and rejoin later...wahhhhhhh. Again, have the best weekend! Gwendolen
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Date: 5/29/2011 1:26:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest, a good mix of 80s social/political, sport and music, with a nice personal touch at the end...
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Date: 5/29/2011 8:52:00 AM
Congrats on your big win in nette's contest! Joseph
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Date: 5/29/2011 8:48:00 AM
Congrats Kashinath on your super win in Nette's contest with this superb entry my friend.. enjoy another top spot for excellence in poetry ..wow..
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Date: 5/29/2011 6:54:00 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, kashinath
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Date: 5/16/2011 12:05:00 PM
This is spectacular with mentioning of the first big shock of your life and then your personal emotions at the conclusion. So, do you think we are better off than in 1980, that is the question? The 80's were a personal highlight of my existence...up hill since then. Nice to hear a male's twist on the affects of the mending heart. :) (north south east or west?) Gwendolen
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Date: 5/16/2011 10:12:00 AM
You sure did wonderfully with Nette's form, Kashinath and you highlighted so much in it too, way to go! Really liked this one-- and you also included your personal touch to it-- very nice-- wish you the best! :)
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Date: 5/7/2011 9:30:00 PM
Awesomely penned Kash and u captured the essence of the decade with greatness my friend.. good luck in the contest luv...
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Date: 5/7/2011 2:47:00 PM
Yes, I can remember all these things, Kash - including my first broken heart LOL. Lovely write
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Date: 5/7/2011 2:29:00 PM
you brought back some nice memories here.. Very well done and a sure winner.. Michael
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Date: 5/7/2011 12:52:00 PM
Oh my word Kash, absolutely love your recollections of this decade.. you brought back some memories with this especially the assassination of Indira, still remember the emotions surrounding that.. Good luck with the contest ;)
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Date: 5/7/2011 12:51:00 PM
wow, you did awesome. And you picked an era not written much about yet. I love that you ended it on the "personal note" that was so important to make it personal. LUv,Andrea
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Date: 5/7/2011 12:38:00 PM
I remember how sad I felt when I heard about the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Kash. The Berlin Wall coming down was a victory for the free world. Still don't know how Michael Jackson did that "moon walk," and believe me I have tried to do it with no success. You've got a winner, my friend! I will be posting something shortly for the "animal" contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/7/2011 11:52:00 AM
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