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New Age Hippie
I went to Frisco today
I was so stoked
Listening to Sound of Silence, Signs and Ask Alice
Tripping to the music
Dreaming of all the hippies i'd find there
Made sure to feed my head
Went to Haight street
Everyone was in black
Like some corporate uniform
I was so disappointed
The flower children of the past
Had turned into yuppies
In such a hurry scurrying
Here and there
I'm thinking what the hell man?
Then I saw them
The new age hippies
With their hair all in dreads
Smoking and toking
Out in the open
Lying on the grass
Holding philosophical conversations
Artists, poets, musicians
With their lives in their back packs
They left what ever town
They had originally come from
Are now living life on the edge
Checked out of society
Saying fuck the man
I'm going to see the world
Roam free like a breeze
Touch mother nature
Fuck corporate America, i'm going to live as I please
I love these people
I wish I had the courage
To check out and live by my wits and art
Though lets face it
It takes a lot of heart
Living life this way
Wondering where your next meal will come from
Man i'm envious
Theres nothing better then doing without
Then having your brother
Say hey man you need to get high?
I can help you out.
I was so stoked
Listening to Sound of Silence, Signs and Ask Alice
Tripping to the music
Dreaming of all the hippies i'd find there
Made sure to feed my head
Went to Haight street
Everyone was in black
Like some corporate uniform
I was so disappointed
The flower children of the past
Had turned into yuppies
In such a hurry scurrying
Here and there
I'm thinking what the hell man?
Then I saw them
The new age hippies
With their hair all in dreads
Smoking and toking
Out in the open
Lying on the grass
Holding philosophical conversations
Artists, poets, musicians
With their lives in their back packs
They left what ever town
They had originally come from
Are now living life on the edge
Checked out of society
Saying fuck the man
I'm going to see the world
Roam free like a breeze
Touch mother nature
Fuck corporate America, i'm going to live as I please
I love these people
I wish I had the courage
To check out and live by my wits and art
Though lets face it
It takes a lot of heart
Living life this way
Wondering where your next meal will come from
Man i'm envious
Theres nothing better then doing without
Then having your brother
Say hey man you need to get high?
I can help you out.
Published 10th Apr 2011
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10th Apr 2011 5:41am
I wanna try it myself maybe just one day though I'm kinda a girly girl I'd need my bed and straightner lol kidding this awesome crim you only live once why not try right ;)
10th Apr 2011 5:49am
I know what you mean GG I wish I was brave enough to live this way and see the world..Wow what a trip it would be..thank you for the comment..it's appreciated..hope your day was great..peace Crim :)
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- Edited 10th Apr 2011 7:33am
10th Apr 2011 6:58am
I've never been sure what to think about the hippie movement, but you sell it really well here, crimsin, with charmingly honest and concise images which convey a beautiful idea of peaceful rebellion.
10th Apr 2011 7:03am
Thank you Jack..what a beautiful comment..hope you're having a lovely evening..peace Crim :)
10th Apr 2011 5:26pm
Wow i love love love this. It's better living not knowing what gonna come next but then you realize how much you dont need. Life in a backpack...wow! I really love love absolutely love the simplicity in this message.
10th Apr 2011 7:05pm
thank you Miranda..for the beautiful comment and the add to your reading list peace Crimsin :)
30th Jun 2012 7:41pm
A snapshot of life as it was. And in ways we can still bask in such freedom. Just a matter of letting go so many things we THINK we need.
For me; I love nature, camping, hiking, outdoors but I GREATLY appreciate indoor plumbing and electricity...2 things atop my list of creature comforts.
George Carlin talked of "stuff" owning us and he was spot on.
You may not have physically lived in the early 70s but you are a spirit of the time my beauty filled friend :)
For me; I love nature, camping, hiking, outdoors but I GREATLY appreciate indoor plumbing and electricity...2 things atop my list of creature comforts.
George Carlin talked of "stuff" owning us and he was spot on.
You may not have physically lived in the early 70s but you are a spirit of the time my beauty filled friend :)
30th Jun 2012 7:46pm
Ken I love the outdoors as well I love nature..I feel some how connected to that era and just know in my heart I was there some how..ty for such a beautiful comment..peace Crim :)
