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The Sixties

taboos 

                gone loose

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                  walled in

                    Berlin

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                    flower

                    power

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            20th August 2014
Contest: Let's Keep Footling Around
        Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

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Julia Ward

Date: 3/23/2015 3:27:00 AM

"flower power" - these words sum it all up, don't they? Hugs, Julia, xx

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/27/2014 12:41:00 PM

I'm balding as well, my friend! My dad started balding at 18 years of age - and I have his same hairline! Though if you want I could grow out my beard and put some flowers in it - I hear that's becoming popular with modern day hipsters :)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/27/2014 3:02:00 PM

amen :)

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/27/2014 11:55:00 AM

Hahaha... isn't there a saying that goes, "If you remember life in the 60s then you couldn't have actually lived in that time.".... :) This may have been closer to the 70s, I'm not sure, but I enjoy The Steve Miller Band, Creedence Clearwater, Revival - that song Never Been To Spain by Three Dog Night. The lyrics?? A bit incomprehensible and nonsensical... but the sheer musical talent, I believe, was stronger back then.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/27/2014 12:39:00 PM

Creedence Clearwater Revival were among my favourites; but then there were so many that it's an endless list, catering for all moods and occasions. It's true that some lyrics were so and so, but the musical talent was high up there! ... love and peace...and wear some flowers in your hair (I can't...losing most of it!) cheers // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/27/2014 1:29:00 AM

Unlike Maurice I wasn't there - but I still enjoy it's music! Pretty fascinating just how you much you capture in seven words. That's why I love poetry like haiku, tanka footles etc. - it teaches one to do more with their words since there's so few that you can use. Well written, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 10/27/2014 11:50:00 AM

Thank you Timothy. I am attracted to short poetry forms. / The music of the 60s is still very popular today; some songs will never lose their beauty and allure. [Maurice is slightly younger than me, so his mind is all there!!!:))] // paul

David Mohn

Date: 8/29/2014 7:22:00 PM

Nice take on the 60's vibe Paul...groovy

Paul Callus
Date: 8/30/2014 4:48:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, David, and thanks for stopping by. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/29/2014 11:34:00 AM

Way to go with this winning work..Congrats!!! Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2014 3:58:00 PM

Thank you Sara; I appreciate your supportive remarks. A nice weekend to you. // paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/29/2014 10:09:00 AM

Very clever write - excellent piece that I enjoyed reading! Congratulation on the win, Paul! Pandita

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2014 3:56:00 PM

Thank you Pandita; very lovely of you to stop by with encouraging comments and congrats. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/29/2014 8:03:00 AM

Many congrats Paul i have been having such fun writing these - i simply cant stop footling about! Hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2014 9:46:00 AM

I agree with you Jan; they are contagious and fun; I have dozens of them now...they keep coming to mind every other minute! Thanks for stopping by. hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/29/2014 8:01:00 AM

- Paul .... I like this very much - should have gotten a higher placement on the winning list - Congrats with your win ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2014 9:44:00 AM

Many thanks for your sweet comments, Anne Lise; you're an angel:) /x/ paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/29/2014 1:11:00 AM

Paul, that middle one was very inventive. I recall those days and feeling so sad for the people who wanted to get past that wall. congrats in my contest and thanks for the revisiting of an era.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/29/2014 9:42:00 AM

Thank you Andrea; that middle one was my fave one too. The sixties bring great memories....teenage years!:) // paul

Ara Belle

Date: 8/23/2014 5:54:00 PM

Nice Footle Paul. Described the sixties in only few words. LoveLots, Ara

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2014 6:42:00 PM

Thank you Arabelle; had a look to see if you too had a footle entry, but failed to find one; found a lovely haiku about the butterfly instead!!:) hugs. // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/22/2014 8:28:00 AM

Perfect, Paul! I enjoyed these.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/22/2014 10:48:00 AM

Thank you Richard; the Sixties provide ample material to write about! // paul

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/21/2014 9:56:00 AM

Oh yes........I remember those days! Turbulent times indeed !! Good ones!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/21/2014 11:42:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by, Carrie. Yes, they were turbulent times, but lovely flowers managed to grow as well among the many thorns! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 8/21/2014 7:31:00 AM

Like the flower power on the other meanings I'm thinking ..:D but with these footle no! But I love the well blended history you portray ..:D! Dearie Paul welcome welcome WELCOME BACK!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/21/2014 11:36:00 AM

Hi Olive_eloi! Lovely surprise! Glad I got you thinking:) It's lovely to be back on Soup, although I can't deny that I enjoyed my holiday! Thank you for the lovely welcome!:) cu // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/20/2014 9:30:00 AM

Lovely historical write of the sixties, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 8/20/2014 2:02:00 PM

You are right Dr. The Sixties are rich in history....political...artistic, etc. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/20/2014 5:48:00 AM

- Peace & Love !!!! - Well done, Paul! - Good luck in the contest! - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/20/2014 7:13:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise! Love & Peace to you too:) Thank you for stopping by; may you also have a lovely day. /x/ paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/20/2014 5:30:00 AM

Dear Paul, you described the '60s perfectly. That Berlin Wall was quite the stain on efforts to communicate and interact with "iron curtain" countries. It wasn't until 1987 that Pres. Reagan called on Gorbachev to tear down that wall. The tearing down of taboos is another noteworthy aspect of the '60s and I will forever be a flower child. Best wishes in the contest, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 8/20/2014 7:10:00 AM

Hi Carolyn! Glad you like my Sixties Footles:) We both lived those fascinating years that so effected our lives; and I still recall them with a feeling of joy and freedom. Who can forget the Berlin Wall and the Cold War? Gorbachev did a lot later on to remedy the situation...I well remember when Bush & Gorbachev met in Malta to declare an end to hostilities. [Oh! and I can picture Carolyn with flowers in her hair:)] Love & Peace // paul

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/20/2014 2:57:00 AM

Hi Paul: They hang together well. I had to re-read the rules and change mine....still not sure mine complies but it was fun trying them. SuZ

Paul Callus
Date: 8/20/2014 6:44:00 AM

Thank you Suzanne; glad you find this set to your liking. (I have read your entry and sent you soupmail.) Yes, they are fun, but not as simple as they might appear. Have a nice day. // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/19/2014 10:42:00 PM

Paul....I really like these. They are very good! :) I'm all for flower power...well, for the free spirit thing, not all the....free sex! ;) Good luck!

Paul Callus
Date: 8/20/2014 8:46:00 AM

Ahhhh!!! that must have been a vintage year:))) ... one to remember!! :) [1967 was eventful for me...mixed heartbeats.]

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/20/2014 7:00:00 AM

Remember 1967 then...if you must remember...I was born then! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/20/2014 6:57:00 AM

Hi Eileen! The Sixties will always remain clear in my mind; teenage years are hard to forget! So many things happened then, some good, others not...but the free spirit feeling and music will forever be part of me. Have a nice day:) // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 8/19/2014 6:43:00 PM

fabulous footles Paul i am having such fun writing these that I can't stop :-) Hugs jan xxx

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2014 7:01:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I have been jotting down dozens of them, but these are the only three that go together. Makes a change from more serious stuff. Hugs & :))) // paul