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1969
The year of flower childern, Woodstock and Vietnam
I'm sure I was there some how
Maybe as a man fighting the war
Or as a woman proclaiming peace.
I feel that era tugging at my soul
Everything in turmoil
Each side fighting one for war, one for peace.
I know I was there I feel it
A shiver runs up my spine
Every time I hear the Eagles Hotel California
Please bring me my wine we haven't had that spirit here since 1969.
It causes me to wonder anew
Was my spirit here in one form or another?
Or was I just some where floating?
Waiting to come here and fulfill my role.
I'm sure I was there some how
Maybe as a man fighting the war
Or as a woman proclaiming peace.
I feel that era tugging at my soul
Everything in turmoil
Each side fighting one for war, one for peace.
I know I was there I feel it
A shiver runs up my spine
Every time I hear the Eagles Hotel California
Please bring me my wine we haven't had that spirit here since 1969.
It causes me to wonder anew
Was my spirit here in one form or another?
Or was I just some where floating?
Waiting to come here and fulfill my role.
Published 5th Apr 2011
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5th Apr 2011 2:31am
I always get this feeling when I go to Berkley or Height and Ashbury
The spirit of those times still is palatable when you walk those streets, at least to me
The spirit of those times still is palatable when you walk those streets, at least to me
5th Apr 2011 2:44am
I feel absoulutely energised when i'm in Berkley and I love the Ashbury district..I only wish I could live there the vibe is awesome..thank you for the read and comment..peace Crim
5th Apr 2011 2:35am
Hotel California I love that song.. I love this poem I'm kind of an old soul I feel what you mean here:. This is real good crim.. Loved it
5th Apr 2011 2:46am
Thank you GG i'm sure we were here some how I feel it..and I love Hotel California too :)peace Crim
5th Apr 2011 2:51am
In the time I've been away from this site, it seems like some things some things don't change. You're still a great poet :)
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5th Apr 2011 3:00am
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5th Apr 2011 3:15am
haha coincidence...Im doing a research project on this topic Woodstock. I chose it and I wish i was there!
5th Apr 2011 4:47am
enjoyed reading this, must have been a wonderfull era to live in the u.s.
p.s great track ,ex guitar solo,s
p.s great track ,ex guitar solo,s
Thank you all for your gracious comments..they are most appreciated..p.s Holdit I never said which state I lived in only that i'm from the U.S..Also thank you to Lepperochan for the add to your reading list..and Fragilesmile it's good to see you back..and Miranda your a sweetie..peace to you all Crimsin :)
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5th Apr 2011 7:01pm
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5th Apr 2011 7:05pm
Sweet Holdit..thank you I love it when you comment in poet speak..peace Crim :)
Anonymous
5th Apr 2011 5:24am
This is lovely :] I love all of your poems that are looking back into the past.
Such a carefree time.
I love the last lines, by the way.
Such a carefree time.
I love the last lines, by the way.
5th Apr 2011 6:23am
Thank you Cori for the beautiful comment..I can't help but believe we existed before now in some form..thank you also for the add to your reading list..wishing you a peace filled night..Crim :)
6th Apr 2011 11:00am
at those times, but somehow I'm really fascinated with that era... hmmm, nice poem Brenda.
6th Apr 2011 6:07pm
I know I feel the same..I wish I could have been here and if I was in another life..I wish I could remember it..thank for the kind comment..peace Crim :)
26th Jun 2012 1:39pm
I love it. I was an almost teen that year...living in a commune with hippies much older. Such a different worldview and life then.
The societal changes erupting from the young people making stands brought us out of the mundane into an era of self exploration. The one huge despair of the time were the many who were drafted into war and upon return were ridiculed and demonized. Thankfully, "we" now understand soldiers, AND THEIR FAMILIES, are not responsible for the wickedness of war.
You write with a clear vision of a moment. :)
The societal changes erupting from the young people making stands brought us out of the mundane into an era of self exploration. The one huge despair of the time were the many who were drafted into war and upon return were ridiculed and demonized. Thankfully, "we" now understand soldiers, AND THEIR FAMILIES, are not responsible for the wickedness of war.
You write with a clear vision of a moment. :)
26th Jun 2012 6:45pm
Wow Ken that sounds so cool I wish I could have been there but feel some how I was in on form or another..Your right about the war though it was unfair how our soldiers were treated..ty for such a thoughtful comment..peace Crim
