I was going to practice my writing,
instead I googled my way into
an online hippie store.
Pages of posters from my youth,
hemp-hand bags with drawstrings,
the smell of patchouli and more.
The colors were groovin’,
the incense with blue curls.
Jesus sandals and tees galore.
Checking out the posters I spied,
Jimi crouching over a bowl. Jim was
there too, taking it all in.
Janis was there nursing a drink
still screaming for Bobby,
I hope she finds him.
Sheryl was swaying her hips,
back then it was Geoff, now a mouthful
of dirt and lost dreams are her bed.
I’ll always miss her.
Tami was a prima donna
come to think of it, still is. Traipsed
off to Australia, with four kids.
I miss her now.
Cindy was a hippie for sure, long hair and jeans.
Cool lady, trusted friend that everyone adored.
Her Mom’s gone now, she’s changed.
I miss her even more. xoxoxo
Marvellous , Marvellous stuff Janet...and Sweet Memories 2
Agh...The late and great Jim Croce " Have to say I love you in the Song "..." Message in a Bottle "...Janis Bless Her " Take another little piece of my Heart Babe "
wow, this, I...special, brilliant and woven so well, not surprisingly and this does make one remember, I am dating myself, here, oh, this...Beautifully done!
yes!
WOW! time has side tracked us all hasn't it! Still my memories of this time in my life are also cloaked in memories of diapers and and ear-aches, and wonderful times and challenges. Thanks for reminding me. love as always, Sandi
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Reviewed on February 14, 2004
Its strange fact of life memories are for ever young, I quite liked this, though I don't know why,
because I remember clothing coupons,they where a pain all the family had to give up their ration for a year if some one decided to get married.
Hesione
Yes!! Welcome back to the 70's and a time so free that we all rose up off the ground to fly. Thanks for the memory.I love this !
Susan
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on February 12, 2004
Heh heh Janet...I love doing that....I go to antique stores..
and ended up in Italy one day...it was great fun...the internet
is a wonderful thing...loved this...took me back to those days..
great write...floria
very whimsical walk down memory lane...vivid images never to be forgotten. Just saw Janet on a pbs special, just a clip, took me right back there;-)...Good to see you Janet!;-)
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2004
A beautiful piece of reminisce...may we never forget the good times!
~Nikki~
those days can never be forgotten ... they will always endure in our hearts ... so will the people and musical icons we shared them with ... cool write, man ;)
Reviewed by Bob Holt (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2004
Thanks for the memories. A lot of great times back then. And a lot more I can't remember.
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2004
I often think of the friends I haven't talked to in years..
Lurve your poetry
x0x0x
Luckily, we can still hear some of them thanks to the magic of recorded music! Thanks, Janet.
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2004
It can really be interesting looking up old friends. Sometimes sad. Great capture of this. Now where did you find the sandels? Its hard to find a good leather pair these days. Everyone seems to be into plastic.
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2004
Janet, honey, sometimes we need those little side trips
(like the one I took in Lavender Solace), to re-orient
ourselves. I think we get too easily in ruts, especially
as regards our work.
A wonderful little journey and a nice reminder that I too need to visit some of those old friends again...I must make it a point to say hello to my old friend Bob while there. Thanks for the delightful trip.
Allen
Ok, now THIS brings back a LOT of memories! My older brother SO wanted to go to Woodstock! Mom wouldn't let him. I would have found a way to tag along with him, if he'd gone. He introduced me to Pink Floyd. Stabbed to death by his wife in 1981. I miss Larry; he was a poet, musician, guitar player. Thanks Janet. -- Jeff
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2004
Wonderful walk through the store...
Smiles.
Missed you Peg
xxxx
Reviewed by James David Compton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2004
I have found occasion to visit old friends, now long gone. I miss them too.
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She never felt safe at home as a young girl, and didn't understand why when she finally escaped she wasn't safe in the big wide world either ...effectively jumping out of the frying pan into the fire!
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Stoned Joe Cocker singing to stoned '69-Woodstockers, "What Would You Do If I Sang Out Of Tune?" (!) (?)
~~I-Mage GDL~~
Agh...The late and great Jim Croce " Have to say I love you in the Song "..." Message in a Bottle "...Janis Bless Her " Take another little piece of my Heart Babe "
Great Memories
Peter Paton
i enjoyed reading it very much
your description are very vivid
thanks for sharing
Emmanuel Florial
Love you sweetheart,
Ian
yes!
because I remember clothing coupons,they where a pain all the family had to give up their ration for a year if some one decided to get married.
Hesione
Susan
and ended up in Italy one day...it was great fun...the internet
is a wonderful thing...loved this...took me back to those days..
great write...floria
Love Tinka
~Nikki~
Lurve your poetry
x0x0x
butt sometimes....yeah...
good write!
john+
Really It's Good Memories Keep Us Alive-- Excellent!
TRASK
(like the one I took in Lavender Solace), to re-orient
ourselves. I think we get too easily in ruts, especially
as regards our work.
Allen
Smiles.
Missed you Peg
xxxx