Twentynet 80's

more more
bigger better
hairspray laminates the hair
parachute pants rule body
music louder
jewelry glitter
Madonna reigns
singing sexy
like a virgin I dance fearless
vivid makeup paints all our faces

Ocean Pacific
is choice
t-shirt scattered among break dancers rave
cabbage patch doll fights between moms
Ray-bans framed my face shading the sun
neon blinded the world highlighting love
and friendship bracelets worn
elevated excitement perfumes the
air with
soul power


TwentyNet-80s
Magic of Decade's Mood Contest
By Kristen Bruni
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 7:53 PM
an awesome depiction of that era, Kristen and a well deserved win!
Brown Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Nette's contest Kristen. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
May 30, 2011 at 5:21 AM
Kristen, it is good to see you made the top three. Smile. Congratulations on your poem's honored placement. Agape, Moses
Poet Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Wonderful write ...congrats kristen on your win...
Song Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Kristen 1980's was my era. Congrats on this win. Oh, wow, I remember the friendship bracelets and soul power. Wow. Gwendolen
Sweetheart Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 8:21 AM
Congrats Kristen on your super win in Nette's contest with this superb entry my friend.. enjoy that top spot for excellence..luv..
Richards Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM
A great choice, Kristen!! You covered it from a different point of view...(loved the line about the cabbage patch kids...forgot about that one!!!) Great work!!
Mehta Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 6:42 AM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, kristen
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