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Twentynet 60's

incredible optimism unabashed anger civil rights protest march cold war ever escalating gripping fear happily hoping young rebel against war some sign up for service willingly others flee to Canada to escape hippies practice free love preachers preach against it with vigor parents worry much about TV’s influence young folks follow the new fads Beatles bring new music to America young president was elected young president was assassinated nation mourns moves on By: Joyce Johnson 4/28/11 For nette's contest "Magic of Decade's Mood" contest

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/31/2011 8:10:00 PM

YEs,this is how I remember it historically as well, Joyce. You captured it all well. Great ending to it you wrote. Congrats again!!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/31/2011 6:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Nette's contest Joyce. Love, Carol

John Freeman

Date: 5/30/2011 5:33:00 AM

Joyce, it is good to see your success in Nette's contest. Smile. Congratulations on your poem's honored placement. Agape, Moses

Kash Poet

Date: 5/29/2011 12:48:00 PM

This is a wonderful write Joyce....congrats on your win....

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/29/2011 8:44:00 AM

Congrats Joyce on your super win in Nette's contest with this superb entry my friend..enjoy another top spot for excellence luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/29/2011 6:50:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, Joyce

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/10/2011 7:35:00 AM

I love the progression of the last lines the most...very powerful. Best of luck with this one...had to come back and read it again. Gwendolen

Kash Poet

Date: 4/30/2011 7:36:00 PM

Wonderfully captured the 60s,Joyce.Best wishes---kashinath.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2011 4:12:00 PM

you sure got almost all of it, Joyce. You must have been about ___ years old then. hahaha (don't worry, we won't tell) I think this decade is the most popular with us oldies!!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 4/30/2011 10:28:00 AM

Hi Joyce- The 60's....great imagery of an era of so much change. If the 60's never happened, I wouldn't be hear writing strange pieces of poetry. Best of luck!

James Foulk

Date: 4/30/2011 9:40:00 AM

the 60's what a Decade and what a great piece you wrote here, good luck in the contest.

Cory Long

Date: 4/29/2011 6:01:00 PM

this is very good, i am always interested in what other generations did.. good luck in the contest.. Can you let me know if i did the fast food contest right?.. Never written an epulaeryu before.. Thanks cory

Diane Locksley

Date: 4/29/2011 3:01:00 PM

My father served in Vietnam Joyce and speaks often about the antiwar protests, hippies and their free love, and especially his admiration for President Kennedy. You really captured the memories from this decade in style. Good luck in the contest. Best to you, Diane

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/29/2011 1:26:00 PM

Super charged Twentynet 60's Joyce.. excellent piece as u captured the essence of the decade in every line.. good luck my friend.. in this great competition.. happy weekend luv..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/29/2011 1:21:00 PM

That is me below.Sent me to login again...Sara

Emma Buckeridge

Date: 4/29/2011 12:50:00 AM

Great entry for the contest. I think it's a great idea for a contest and couldn't wait to have a go too! Good luck lovely souper x

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/29/2011 12:22:00 AM

I remember these highlights of the '60s well, Joyce. Haven't even seen Nette's contest yet -- so many I can't keep up with them, but you brought this era back to life. So many memories -- both good and bad ones. I still remember Kent State and the protests on campuses. Must check this one out. Best wishes in her contest, dear. Love, Carolyn