This poem was crafted and published back in September, 2019. The words present a memorable discussion of a most significant decade in American history. The text is shown with its original wording except where the rhyming format needed updating.
People recall the 60’s, a very “trendy” decade
Rocking America into a new era, never to fade
Momentous events and life transformations arrive
Creating a cultural revolution, just trying to survive
The youngest President ever elected in this land
Sending JFK with a new generation’s eager hands
President Kennedy challenges a waiting nation
Landing on the moon brings wonder and elation
Civil Rights for “all” people lights a hope-filled beam
Marching to Washington to hear “I Have a Dream”
Ford creates a flashy and stunning sports car
Rolling out the Mustang, best ‘lil pony by far
The British invade with innovative music to bring
Introducing the Beatles, their tunes endlessly sing
Southeast Asia slowly captures more of a nation’s time
Making Vietnam, a catalyst filling emotions that climb
Rock music festival invites all to a muddy field—Woodstock
Continuing to sing his top hits, Elvis Presley’s movies rock
Beautiful music and worthy films reach out to all
Singing and acting, Julie Andrews’ fills the call
Television comes into its own with new innovation
Viewing “The Fugitive” becomes a nation’s fixation
Assassinations tear through a nation, they sadly ring
Losing two Kennedy’s and Dr. King, forever will sting
Big Sky Buckeye 
I recall all of these events.
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Kathy, thanks for sharing. This decade was quite a switch from America’s past. We may have lost a bit of our innocence.
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This poem really brings back memories!
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Wonderful! For those of us who experienced this decade, we saw so much–filled with both goodness and tragedy.
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what a great poem capturing all the highlights of the 60s; reminds me a bit of Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire…
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Jim, thanks for sharing Billy Joel’s song. It fits right in with this poem.
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I thoughts so as well…
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Our family used to love JFK 😊💖
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Ashok, thanks for sharing. I was in the second grade when Kennedy was assassination. The decade was filled with precious goodness and saddening tragedy.
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great way to capture events of the decade!
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Thank you Kate. I appreciate your kind words. Down the road, I wonder what people will say about our current decade.
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well nobody living now will forget this pandemic in a hurry …
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Memories from days gone by. So cleverly written capturing the historical moments.
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Thanks Crissy for reading and sharing. It was an enjoyable poem to reflect upon and write. Blessings to you.
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Do you miss the 60s?
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Jim, I probably don’t miss the 60s because my current life is filled with many precious people and events. The past is good to remember, but nothing beats today.
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Good point
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I recall reading of some of these events, if not all. Whilst reading, I started humming “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. Great piece!
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Ah! You enjoy a bit of Billy Joel.
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Ah, yes! I do have my faves of his.
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