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In reply to the discussion: Generation JKF About to Re-Live the 60's in Their 60's: Are You Experienced? [View all]oldcynic
(385 posts)17. 1963-1968... there was hope, then there was not
Texas loves you
Oh Johnny Boy,
the smiles and waves,
sunny knolls across the street,
just past noon in Dallas.
Oh Johnny,
brains on the seat,
blood stains on designer pink,
one oclock in Dallas.
Oh John,
we were young
when it was noon in Dallas,
so old an hour later.
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McCamy Taylor
Apr 2017
OP
Oh yes. Graduated HS in '66. If the mountains crumble to the sea, let it be. It ain't me.
ancianita
Apr 2017
#11
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom,
struggle4progress
Apr 2017
#24