The sixties

Some memories of those good times, bridging the late 50's and early 60's in England.

The sixties, oh what lovely years, oh what lovely times, and, oh those joyous tears.

When we realised the ways, of thick silk socks and bones and stays,
That held those corsets very tight, and not an ankle ne'er in sight
Were gone! Light shone, long skirts were gone!
Short skirts and petticoats,
And legs to show. When 'Daisy doats'
Was never sung, 'cos The Rolling stones had just begun.

The sixties, oh what lovely years, my legs to show and young my years.

Those teddy boys, with crazy hair, that took us out and to their lair
With Juke box music heard afar, with 'burning bikes' and burning tar,
With all the noise and flashing lights, and all the 'oldies' cry "what sights!"
But listen Ma...and hear us shout....we're here to stay....and stays are OUT!
It's Jiving now and Rock and Roll, your time hath ended, your bell doth toll!
My stocking's fine, my skirt is short my boyfriends 'drains' are nice and taut.

The sixties, oh what lovely years, my legs to show, and young my years

The sixties was a time of change,
A time for for girls to be 'free range',
A time to help the world move on,
A time for love a time for song.
A time to live, for all to be,
In peace and share equality.

Author's Note

'Drains', yes....boys in the sixties in England wore 'drainpipe' trousers....very tight and very sexy. Hmmmmm

Reviews

[Woody]

Ah, the sixties! Aren't they called the "Golden" sixties? Young people, the clothes, the music, the hobbies. Another era.
A lovely walk down memory lane.
Personally, the sixties bring to mind "the Beatles", best band ever. But the times they are a-changing.
Lovely write.

[Daffy]

Thank you for this review Engluva. Your English is excellent. If an Englishwoman were to write such words and grammar, she would indeed be well 'schooled'. May I ask if this word describes your fist language? الدارجة

[Woody]

yes, you may and it does. You obviously can speak and write it.

[Daffy]

No, not at all. One word does not make a language....however, I do find Arabic itself fascinating, and it is on my 'must do' list. I am assuming that your local language is based on Tunisian which is based on Arabic. Is that correct? Please put me straight on my understanding. Once again, your English is excellent, Engluva. Daffy

[Woody]

thanks again Daffy. yes, you got it right. all the Arabic dialects in the world stem from classical Arabic which is taught at school.

[SyberRose]

Loved this Daffy...so nice to think about those good ole days...and a very nice picture of you too...Rose:)

[Daffy]

The memories are never far away, Rose. Thanks for the review.

[Sami Khalil]

The golden times in Britain and America where most of the great movements and bands were at play and that changed generations to come. I can tell from this wonderful write the love and memories you have for those times...Excellent...:)........

[Daffy]

Thank you Sami, the music lives on,....as do the memories

[Sami Khalil]

So true. You are welcome...:).............

[Rita L. Sev]

You took me there, Daffy... a time of great changes everywhere; wish some of those values could return...

[Daffy]

Hi Rita, thank you for your words. Remembering my teens, is a lovely way to spend an hour or so.....every age of our life is important, but those years were very special to me. Glad you enjoyed joining me at the coffee bar...