Where Have All the Hippies Gone (poem) by Sue Hess on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 23, 2005

I was never a hippie, even though I had many hippie friends. I tried MJ once and it made me so sick, I never tried it again. But even though I was never a hippie, I gave the peace sign, and wore daisies in my hair. Where have all the hippies gone, Sue? Right here in the hearts of everyone who loved peace, smelled the daisies and other flowers. In the hearts of everyone who ever loved their neighbor as well as their brother and sister. In the hearts of everyone who opposed war, either then and even now. Even though we all didn't use LSD or MJ, I guess we were all, hippies in our hearts.

May the Lord be with you, and at your side always.

With much love, peace, & (((HUGS))), your very dear friend in Wisconsin, and sister in Christ our Lord,

Barbara Lynn Terry
"if I have to...Then I may as well be."

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on February 23, 2005

I believe last summer they stopped here in this little town we live in. They had 5 buses and 2 pick up trucks. They just used the bathroom anywhere they pleased. Had about 15 kids with them. Also they went from door to door asking for $$$. They would have to walk a mile to my house, so none came by. I don't know if they were hippies, but they wanted to camp out in town by the store. The mayor ask them to leave. One of their buses broke down and was left there.
I tried to be a hippie, but liked working so I could have me own money. I don't doubt there are some good hippies left. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by Henry Lefevre

Reviewed on February 23, 2005

Any time you give up, be sure to pick a more promising goal. Now that I have 134 candles on my birthday cake, I still find that writing, submitting, and writing some more is what keeps me plugging along.

Vaya con Dios
(and let the new crop of hippies weave their own wreathes.)

Reviewed by Janet Parker

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

This is beautifully written with underlying humor. We'd have to see the humor in something so ludicrous. I was there too, trying to be a hippie in my Bass Wejuns. Marijunana made me puke my guts out so I never was a bonified member of the club. Very creative write, Sue.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Great reflection on great memories, a little wishful I think that perhaps we should have been a little different in the end then our paretns were back then. We the old hippies are still here, our "hair" may have deserted us and you are right the drugs we take now are more legit to keep us alive then for recreation. Our save the world has been more refined to save our communities.
All and all good memories,
Peace and Love

Felix

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Yes this is indeed a very beautiful walk down memory lane. And one that reminds me of many things. I think there are still some old hippies around.

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Sue,

A resounding walk down memory lane ... well-done!! Bravo!!

Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

oh my..........this brought make memories
made me think of friends.......
whew!
now I am off in dreamland

ty for this little trip.......of thought
pax Anita

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Not hippie myself...but was always facinated by them!!

These days they these"Rastas" with tangled hair...that only God or a razor can fix again!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

The hippies are now working on the details..........and free love was changed by AIDS. Great write. The Dream is still alive :-)

Reviewed by Joel Raja Kumar J (Reader)

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Oh to be young and brave! Not every one does it or has the guts to do it and then at the right time let go and become a responsible citizen, tending to family and the rest.

But the pleasant memories last forever and it comes back at times to haunt us like this. There was a time I envied the hippies but never had the guts:) :)

Love from India - Joel -

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

one only knows. thanks for sharing this memory jog, sue! well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your tx. friend, karen lynn. :)

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Sue, you sure have telling it like it is down pat! It's a pleasure to read you. I think most of us did what you did, believe it or not;-)

Love, Eileen

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Sue,

LOL at Ed M.'s review...I was going to say there's one in New Jersey that I know of :) (Yep, Eddie)

The sixties, now those were heady days...you bring back many memories, girl--well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on February 22, 2005

Old hippies never die...
They just smell that way...ed