1969


Crimson and Clover
What the hell did that mean?
(da-da, da-da, da-da)….

We played—replayed it—
Called it our song….

Teen hormones on an acid trip…
body screaming yes…mind Sunday school
wrapped in small town guilt…

We rebelled through a song
that raised goose bumps
on our flesh under
a holy water shower.

“My my, such a sweet thing (da-da, da-da, da-da)
I want to do everything (da-da, da-da, da-da)”

In 1969 love was as much
about escape as it was
about betting on forever.

©Susie Clevenger 2014





Susie Clevenger's Slidely by Slidely Slideshow

Real Toads All Mixed Up!

Comments

Herotomost said…
That is a great pic!!!! Ha! That last line bears out a hell of a truth. I love that song, the Tommy James version and the more recent Dolly Parton version are both really good. I think you hit love on the proverbial head here, it has been really interesting to see what people did with this one. Thanks
February 23, 2014 at 4:43 AM
ayala said…
In 1969 love was as much
about escape as it was
about betting on forever....I love this. Good to bet on forever....
February 23, 2014 at 5:34 AM
stgreenie said…
Great poem, great song, great pictures and such great memories..

Thanks for stoking my own memories of those crazy times ;)
February 23, 2014 at 6:50 AM
Kenia Santos said…
If it was about betting on forever, oh, I wish I had lived then.

This is beautiful. <3
February 23, 2014 at 7:39 AM
Anonymous said…
very cool slideshow, Susie, and yeah, that close. whodathunk... ~
February 23, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Unknown said…
I agree great poem great song and great picture!!
February 23, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Ella said…
Wonderful Susie! I am enchanted with your words and your photos~
What great memories...I love
"betting on forever"

Beautiful!
February 23, 2014 at 11:26 PM
Maude Lynn said…
Oh, I love this. Perfect, Susie.
February 24, 2014 at 10:04 AM
M.Z said…
Teen hormones on an acid trip, damn, i REALLY enjoyed reading this!
February 24, 2014 at 6:07 PM
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