Good ol' days...A life behind bars

Good ol' days...A life behind bars

A Poem by BBP

The good ol' days.....
When souls were lighter
When the sun shined brighter

Van Morrison floating on the air waves
Creedence giving a voice to the red,white and brave

Bikers in denim vests
Doin' their worst and givin' their best

Sleeping under open skies
Filled with smoke and lit by stars

Highway wind showing the way,
to finding freedom behind bars

Chasing sunsets,
Chasing glory,
Now, only old photographs can tell the story..........

Of the good ol' days .....
That the OG's miss
and the young guns crave

© 2017 BBP


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we've come a long way since those good ol' days. badass has been totally redefined
I enjoyed the step back here

Posted 5 Years Ago


BBP

5 Years Ago

Lol redefined ... watered down lol
I remember when
I loved The Harley Man
I remember how he fought
I remember how he died
I remember
when..........

Good Write.. Jazzy

Posted 5 Years Ago


BBP

5 Years Ago

Thank you jazzy!
J. J.  Nightingale

5 Years Ago

You are welcome...........................:).......
Wish I still had my 1971 Yamaha XS650E - ahh - this poetic share certainly did bring back a few nostalgic memories - nice one my friend … :-)

Posted 6 Years Ago


BBP

6 Years Ago

I'm glad it did what it was intended to do.... walk ya back to the past! :)
The funny thing about those bikers in the vest, they are still the cool kids on the block.
Love this a trip in time my favorite

Posted 6 Years Ago


BBP

6 Years Ago

Thanks cherrie! They are still the raddest old dudes around. 🤗
Been riding since 68. I know and remember the feeling of freedom under the stars. Getting punched right out of the blue and never knowing the reason, or caring for that matter. Life was good but eventually it had to pick a direction. Here I am today, father and grandfather... Memories are good :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


BBP

6 Years Ago

Getting punched out for no reason! Heard that same story passed down many of times ! lol Love it!
McEltic

6 Years Ago

Nobody took it personal, just laughed it off :)
BBP

6 Years Ago

That's the best part about it!
a very nostalgic piece. Loved the imagery the sprung to mind with your brilliantly described stanza's. Great piece, and a great piece for the U.S.
-Richard

Posted 6 Years Ago


Richard McLin

6 Years Ago

Very true.
BBP

6 Years Ago

Can't go wrong with that!
Richard McLin

6 Years Ago

Also, very true.
In my head, I heard Bruce Springsteen playin' loud and the picture playing was a mix of young guns and sons of anarchy...playing in slo mo and black and white, to show its the past.
Great flow to your words. Has left me reminiscing about all kinds of been and gone :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


BBP

6 Years Ago

Thanks Lorry! It's an ode to being born too late lol
Lorry

6 Years Ago

I was born in 68. Talk about just missing the party :)
An awesome cruise down memory lane. Such a clever use of "a life behind bars." When I saw the title, I thought "this will be interesting"... and it was interesting and more. I especially love the music you referenced. Brings back so many memories. I can see why you have so many views on this piece. Nice work!

Posted 6 Years Ago


BBP

6 Years Ago

Sorry I missed this Robert! Thank you for the read review and appreciating the music! :)
Oh god i miss those days as well. Freedom from regret and ambition Simply glad to be alive

Posted 6 Years Ago


Tate Morgan

6 Years Ago

hahah well in ohio it is sure a different story. We havent had much of a winter. But we have had rai.. read more
BBP

6 Years Ago

We pray for rain! lol
Tate Morgan

6 Years Ago

the forecast here is for rain everyday 90% chance for the next five days
One of the best of yours I've read so far. You've picked out the perfect details, sending an old fart like me into a wave of nostalgia. I often think that the youth we lived can never be relived at any other time & the aspects you highlight are many of the reasons why. It wasn't all roses & rainbows, but it was roughshod & real in a passionate way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


BBP

6 Years Ago

Awww thanks Margie! Always glad when it can bring back the good kind of nostalgia!

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