Just Smile (poem) by Amber V Moonstone on AuthorsDen

Just Smile
by Amber V Moonstone → (All Poetry by Amber V Moonstone)
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I wrote this poem almost two years ago, I have the same sentiments..I am proud of my generation! (anyone in their fifties can relate to this poem)

"Just Smile" by Amber Moonstone 9/12/05 Just Smile, that was something my Nana said No matter what little girl, just smile My heart was breaking, but I "Just Smiled" Living in the 50's as a child was just like the black and white movies, very squeaky clean and proper A child was only to be seen and not heard No waves, no voice, no existence. You were told what to do, what to eat and what to wear, And you were expected to do it. If you were rebellious you were beaten with a strap or worse, not fed. And I "Just smiled", Punishment was not being able to have a meal Or getting your bicycle or roller skates taken away In My case, I was the poster girl for "perfect" I knew my place and knew it well. I never realized that abuse wasn't part of a child's life You accept things to be normal when it is happening to you. Mental and physical abuse was rampant in the 50's and 60's Children had no rights, nor any voice And we "Just Smiled" I speak up now for all of those children of the 50's and 60's We are valid people, we do have a voice We are alive and well and I believe one of the strongest generations that have come along. We are the backbone of this country, Even though we are called the yuppies No one will ever make as much progress as we have!!!! And that makes me "Just Smile" We have seen amazing things in the television world, going from black and white TV to satelite TV of today!! We have grown up on all the old classic movies and shows with a wide range of immense trivia knowledge. I can beat anyone at trivia pursuit! Not to mention our amazing contribution to the music world! And that makes me "Just Smile"! So here's to you my generation, Bravo, for all that you have done to make this country what it is today. We are the best. So "Just Smile"! Author's Notes: A reflection on my childhood and a pat on my generations back. Peace, love, light, and laughter, Amber Moonstone Author's Location: Middletown, Connecticut

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on July 20, 2007

WOW! went went wrong since than and 1960's
I remember a little here but, I felt it was to laid back, FREE Flowing,I guess that's where my FREE Spirit comes in!
NOone held on to my bootstrings!
Trouble was my middle name and I got out on my own LATER!
50's and 60's ROCKED Amber "V"
WE had something REAL! not phoney!
Warm hugs and Warm Love, Warrior Lady Sheee
P.s. Your pict. if Memoirs of a Goddess, I saw it and said, "I've seen you, (her) I KNOW you, maybe a dream/etc. but, It feels very strong! and Positive! a Happy feeling! I wanted to share that with you! Thank you!
STay POsitive!
STay SAFE!
Namaste!
:)

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

Reviewed on July 17, 2007

Nice pen, the world has grown so much in our life time over any other generation Though I think technology will still move forward I think no one else will match the amount of change we have seen in both the industry and humanity fields. Here's to those of us who survived. Lady J

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Yes I agree, we had our share of problems and wrongs that needed to be righted but I think pendulum swung way too far now.

Fee

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on July 16, 2007

Amber, I again believe that back then we knew we had to be perfect, Do as we were told and abide by the rules set out for us. A great write of life from the past. Thank you.
Rose

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

a good and valid write-i think we have both gained and lost in how we raise our children

Reviewed by Ted Bossis

45-THE PROGRESSIVE GROWTH AND FULFILLMENT WITH ANYONE WHO LIVED THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO-SHOULD NOT BE DEEMED LESS VALUABLE THAN A LATTER-DAY PERSON- {I do respect our time & all that led us to it}{wonder-filled} -love <>Ted

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

A powerful write Amber, I had to be a "perfect" child too.