Flower Children of the '60's (poem)
Posted: Monday, May 22, 2006
by David Tanguay
Flower Children
Peace and Love was the sign of the flower child
In the sixties, the young were passive not wild
They believed in peace, love, - giving, and sharing
Often judged, - not by their deeds, but for what they
Were wearing
Their parents were hardcore, most of them survivors of war
Worked hard for their children, to see they were provided for
To them freedom had a whole different meaning,
Found it hard to understand - why their children were
So alienating
Lack of understanding made the young feel as though they
Were caught in a trap
The discrepancy between these age groups, became commonly
Known as the generation gap.
Those involved in this epoch of time, all believed the world was in
Need of a revolutionary change
Their acts of rebellion, were acts of love, divinely prearranged
These baby boomers, with their idealistic dreams
Their hearts overflowing with love; - this is what made
Them gleam
What happened to this generation of peace seeking warriors?
They became doctors, lawyers, actors, and bill collectors
It's a shame from their vision - they had the world beginning
To listen
For the uniting of the world, it seemed, - was about to be
Christen
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)nice poem My era. Don't know any better way to say it.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Sarah. Those were the days weren't they?Please log in to respond to this comment.
I remember that era very well David... When I was fifteen, I made love beads, and would sell them to people at the beach, for spending money.. Those were the good old days... Those days are long gone..I love your work David.. Keep it up..Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Janice.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Totally awesome!!!Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Tianna, I'm glad you enjoyed it.Please log in to respond to this comment.
I was there too - we were also non-conformists, conforming and many thought anarchy was the answer. I think almost all found out that "free love" wasn't really free and doing lots of drugs simply lead to other "issues". Peace was a great idea except when it led to demonstrations gone violent. Hum.....I lived in California and Iowa during these years - quite the contrast.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting MarijoPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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