1954...an infamous year (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

1954...an infamous year
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I was born in '54' and I have now 1954 poems so it seems a good number to write something a bit special...
1954… In nineteen and fifty four, My mother did open her door, Out I did pop, to a world at war, And since there has been little peace… Not for I, nor my parents, Has peace been apparent, In my childhood I was much errant, As I grew, I became much more aberrant, But it did seem to some that I was just so transparent… An adult I am in size, At heart the kid in me still plays, I love to get out and walk in the suns rays, I like to be liked; I love to be shoved, By Rufuz into the snow drifts, And I like at times to even get to see my beloved… I have to work, unfortunately, but for me it is better, If I were to sit at home and be blue, I would not be a go-getter, I do however at times, remember the good times and the bad, Both of which can during those times help to make me feel sad… So as we grow older, We seem to grow bolder, Said before I realize, Nothing here for you to idealize… In nineteen and fifty-four, My mom. she did SHOVE me out her door…! © ed ~ 2/2/05

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on February 4, 2005

Nice bio stuff, EM. I absolutely agree that we grow bolder as we grow older... sometimes, just your rhymes tickle me. This is a goodie! katy xox.

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson

Reviewed on February 3, 2005

1954 was indeed a good year since it brought the likes of you into this world to share some fun with.

Allen

Reviewed by Ryan Kelly (Reader)

"So as we grow older, We seem to grow bolder" Unless you were like me. Born Bold. My brothers tease be about it all the time. Said I'd say whatever was on my mind, regardless of the consequences. I must have ticked a few off along the path:) No write.

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

great piece Ed, enjoyed, you got me by 4 years. Go read,"who the H knows" I figured you slid, I mean did. G

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Good one. You were shoved out the door... ouch!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Good year I'd say....a "Modsquad" without a 53 or a 54 model would've been "Childsplay"

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Thanks for sharing another part of your self :-)

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

You are younger than me and yes that was some year. It was also the year that my brother came back from Korea only to be killed by a drunk driver. My other brother served there too. However I am glad you were born that year. Can't image the world missing out on your talent.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Now you spend the rest of life trying to get back in...

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

And we're glad she did shove you out! And Congrats on the 1954 - 1954 Duet.

Now, add all those numbers together, then divide that number by 27, multiply it by 15, subtract 62, and add 3,333 - amazing!