Michael Degenhardt Poet Quatrain

The Times Were Changing: the Eighties

The hair now had bright colors
With music, came a rap craze
The style of dress was so different
Things changed in so many ways

Malls had become the hot spots
As video games made the scene
There was an actor in the White House
And a scandalous beauty queen

There were traders on the inside
With a boycotted Olympics year
The drinking age was changed about
While club drugs became the fear

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Vince Suzadail Jr. January 3, 2009 at 6:27 PM Music began to be produced by garbage companies overshadowing real talent but there was still some great stuff came out of the 80's. Thanks for the trip into the past. Hay, I had hair!!! Vince

December 31, 2008 at 2:31 PM Interesting reflection that seems to capture that time with style and flair. Oh that purple hair and crazy rap--it think it still lingers on. You captured so much in this poem. Thank you for sharing it and for your kind comments on my poem. Karen

Michael Jordan December 31, 2008 at 10:50 AM These were the years I thought I had it all - Looking back all I had was an empty glass full of pipe dreams - great nostalgic poetry my friend - God Bless, MJ

Michael Torres December 31, 2008 at 9:01 AM So true Michael I remember those years havent seen your poetry in a while welcome back. Have a wonderful and prosperous new year. GBU and those you love. Michael