Poem: 'Looking back' by John J. May

L to R: The Beatles; The Rolling Stones

Looking back

Life was great when we were young

Loved our songs that we heard sung

Danced and laughed as if no tomorrow

Innocence ruined by coming sorrow

'My Generation' played The Who

Tattooed our love for what was new

Religion was The Beatles and Stones

Days not spoiled by mobile phones

Innocence married our sincerity

Nothing equalled our temerity

Dated lovely girls, rewarded with a kiss

But a snake was lurking with that hiss

Friends bonded closer than any blood

Sinning because it felt, oh so good

Years of joy we thought, never end

Heartache struck could we mend?

Wisdom came slowly, then unstuck

Friendships ended, what the fuck!

Then, love invaded our willing hearts

Invested passion, in all its parts

Some had children, and some got gold

Some had dreams and some got old

Others died, yet not in their grave

Others addicted, drugs their slave

Magic moments although rare

Kindness rules because we care

Our children listened as we spoke

Never knew our hearts were broke

Looking back am I glad or sad?

Most times good but sometimes bad

Each day a gift to appreciate

Yes, the sixties were, so truly great

John J. May

27 March 2020