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The 70's

Back in those heavy times when everything was so far out Our words were but a whisper, the mans were but a shout Flower power was spreading, and everything was out of sight Preaching peace through out the days, and gettin our groove on into the night But we were always gettin hassled, by the fuzz, the man, the pigs They didn't want us smokin doobies, and flashin peace signs, can ya dig? Then peace and love had flourished, we needed to get funky and do our thing We needed a place to get our groove on, so the discos were the scene The threads we wore back then were styling, some were off the hook! It's hard to believe with the slim bread we made, we could carry that funky look? Bellbottoms, platform shoes, and jump suits people were a cravin Boogieing away the nights in the discos, where the lights were just a blazin Then the foxy chicks started getting pregoed, and the discos no longer Dyno-mite! Men needed to start makin more bread, and trying to live the family life But gigs weren't easy to find, and life became somewhat of a drag Some of the dudes skipped town, leaving the foxy mamas holding the bag Well thats the skinny of the seventies, the lowdown of peoples ways So keep on truckin all you cool cats and foxy mamas And remember all those ~Freaky, ~Far Out, ~Out Of Sight days
Dan Kearley:1-21-12

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/31/2012 5:55:00 PM
Hi Dan - This is a fantastic walk down memory lane. Right on (or write on)! Thank you so much for selecting one of my poems as one of your favorites. - Gail
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Date: 2/24/2012 9:14:00 PM
DAN~CONGRATUALTIONS! With your wonderful win.. ;-)~ always*PD
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Date: 2/24/2012 7:02:00 PM
I sure remember the clothes of that era!! FAR OUT poem. Big congrats to you on your win.
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Date: 2/24/2012 5:35:00 PM
Well done Dan. This was a fun contest. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/25/2012 9:04:00 AM
left you a couple coms under "Me~"
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Date: 1/25/2012 8:10:00 AM
hahahahaha, you made my day! Loved it! my boss used to call me Fatcat, from another era, as I flip my bills to count'em at the end of my shift,I called her skelitor (she said I didn't mean you you fat, I'm like OK , your stuck with skeletor boss ;lady. CRazzzy 3rd shift workers... :) late 90's 2 packs of Marlboro 100's and 5 and gas 10.03, no jokin'
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Lucinda Cayton
Date: 1/25/2012 8:12:00 AM
I'm kind of the free lancing, walking talking stray cat strut now. Man, everyday, every day, somethin, somewhere to walk and write, most times I love it, the beeps make me mad sometimes, and sometimes, I'm like, we'll I needed that.
Date: 1/24/2012 1:39:00 PM
thanks for your sweet comments dan, my 70s poem was written to a strict syllable count which limited what I was able to say...I read this one of yours before and liked it, I don't think anything needs changing really, you've captured the lingo of the time very well; my only suggestion would be that maybe you don't need the extra two words 'peace out' at the end, I think to end with 'out of sight days' reads better, it's a strong ending to the poem and doesn't need anything else; just my personal opinion which you asked me to give, hope it's helpful and not merely irritating! good luck in the contest :-)
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/24/2012 3:01:00 PM
Well, thank you for the input and it will be done. :o)
Date: 1/24/2012 1:33:00 AM
wish i was there! i think those era has more zest than this crazy ones (LoL, but time really has no mercy, doesn't it). thanks for letting me taste a lil' bit of the 70's Dan. good luck on the contest.
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/24/2012 3:00:00 PM
Lol, I'm glad you stopped by for the read :o) It was a groovy time.
Date: 1/23/2012 12:19:00 AM
very nice, not that I remember much as I was born mid 70's.... I think you captured the era well.
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/24/2012 2:56:00 PM
Thanks Muzz!
Date: 1/22/2012 10:29:00 PM
Well don Dan- you pictured it so well, Blessings, bren : )
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/24/2012 2:55:00 PM
Thanks Bren,and don't worry about spelling...My mind overlooks mistakes. :o)
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Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 1/22/2012 10:30:00 PM
supposed to be - 'done-'
Date: 1/22/2012 6:49:00 PM
I nominate you as the W_I_N_N_E_R!!!! You reign on the 70's lingo, bro! Like one up for the flower power, man! This foxy chick is diggin your vibes here. ha ha ha. I really enjoyed this poetic seventies piece and wish you first place for it's flow and creativity! G-baby Rix, peace out!! ha ha.
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/24/2012 2:54:00 PM
Well Alright G-baby! So sweet that you droped by for my lowdown of the 70's..Peace! :o)
Date: 1/22/2012 1:25:00 PM
Ah those wonderful times Dan, did some cookie things myself..David
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/22/2012 2:06:00 PM
Aaaaah...Cookies hey?Right On! :o)
Date: 1/22/2012 11:17:00 AM
Smile....S-U-P-E-R ,Dan!!Flower Power-Platform Shoes-Pace and Love....:) :) :)oxox forever friends Anne-Lise
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/22/2012 2:04:00 PM
:o) OxOx Big hugs,and tiny kisses..Forever friend.. :o)
Date: 1/21/2012 7:09:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem, Dan. Excellent job with the lingo. I grew up in the 70's and had forgotten a lot of it, but this brought back fond memories. Love, Kim
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/22/2012 1:59:00 PM
Thank you! :o)
Date: 1/21/2012 6:46:00 PM
That was my prime period of life. I miss those things, but time marches on. Good write that brought back some memories.
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/21/2012 6:53:00 PM
Thank You! :o)
Date: 1/21/2012 6:44:00 PM
Ahh... the 70's, what a wonderful take on a unique decade. Well done, Greg
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/21/2012 6:51:00 PM
Thank You! :o)
Date: 1/21/2012 6:19:00 PM
what a glorious tribute to my favourite decade! :-)
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/21/2012 6:52:00 PM
Thank You! :o)
Date: 1/21/2012 6:10:00 PM
I love this poem! You have captured the 70s perfectly within your poem! Good luck with the contest!
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Dan Kearley
Date: 1/21/2012 6:52:00 PM
Thank You! :o)

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