speak softly, love: 1959 version
civilized teens of the fifties33 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
I didn't my courting in the house with my parents but when my own children started dating, I got a whole lot more concerned when I didn't hear noise. I preferred the laughing and that tallking. I was when thing got really quite i knew there was likely something happening, I needed to check on. I enjoy your and you music.
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I didn't my courting in the house with my parents but when my own children started dating, I got a whole lot more concerned when I didn't hear noise. I preferred the laughing and that tallking. I was when thing got really quite i knew there was likely something happening, I needed to check on. I enjoy your and you music.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
Comment from GoWiSt
"civilized teens of the fifties" Ah, those baby-boomer youths. Were they civilized? Mmm, I guess so--somewhat.
"speak softly love
so no one hears us in the parlor" Ah, that good naughty etiquette.
Good reading flow and abcb rhyme scheme.
Nice snapshot of youth-lovers' etiquette of that era.
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"civilized teens of the fifties" Ah, those baby-boomer youths. Were they civilized? Mmm, I guess so--somewhat.
"speak softly love
so no one hears us in the parlor" Ah, that good naughty etiquette.
Good reading flow and abcb rhyme scheme.
Nice snapshot of youth-lovers' etiquette of that era.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
Comment from royowen
That is an Aussie lead singer Johnny O'keefe and the Delltones backing, Johnny's long dead now, he was a wild one he was, my wife was a great fan, heh, heh heh Jim, well done, great post my friend, blessings Roy
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That is an Aussie lead singer Johnny O'keefe and the Delltones backing, Johnny's long dead now, he was a wild one he was, my wife was a great fan, heh, heh heh Jim, well done, great post my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
Comment from karenina
I wasn't dating in the fifties...but I recall the music, and vaguely wondered what my older brother was doing in the parlor with his "girl" -- Mary Jane!
I DO know my father gave them about fifteen minutes and then made a big racket as he marched through the parlor on the way to the kitchen "for a snack."
It worked, every time! Mary Jane would be on her way and my brother would look (oddly) sad...
Smile.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Karenina
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I wasn't dating in the fifties...but I recall the music, and vaguely wondered what my older brother was doing in the parlor with his "girl" -- Mary Jane!
I DO know my father gave them about fifteen minutes and then made a big racket as he marched through the parlor on the way to the kitchen "for a snack."
It worked, every time! Mary Jane would be on her way and my brother would look (oddly) sad...
Smile.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Karenina
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
Comment from QC Poet
The Fifties are also known for teenage rebellion and some club fighting which picked up through out thr sixties and beyond rock and roll and other things that eventually would be recognized and frown upon as times and teens continued to change. Thanks for the walk back down memory lane
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The Fifties are also known for teenage rebellion and some club fighting which picked up through out thr sixties and beyond rock and roll and other things that eventually would be recognized and frown upon as times and teens continued to change. Thanks for the walk back down memory lane
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
Comment from Nicki.B
This is a sweet poem, those times were so much more innocent, the youth of today are miles different. Those really were the days , I was born in late 70s myself and even back in the early 80s as teens we were innocent then too. Great poem, thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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This is a sweet poem, those times were so much more innocent, the youth of today are miles different. Those really were the days , I was born in late 70s myself and even back in the early 80s as teens we were innocent then too. Great poem, thanks for sharing
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you for reading and reviewing!
Comment from Neonewman
I loved the music and style of this era. My parents grew up in the fifties and enjoyed all it offered. It's a brilliantly crafted piece; thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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I loved the music and style of this era. My parents grew up in the fifties and enjoyed all it offered. It's a brilliantly crafted piece; thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
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My pleasure.
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Keep on writing!
Comment from Teri7
Jim, This is a really nice and well written poem about the teens of the 50's. They really were not as wild as teens are today. You used great descriptive words and neat video. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Jim, This is a really nice and well written poem about the teens of the 50's. They really were not as wild as teens are today. You used great descriptive words and neat video. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
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You are so welcome! Blessings, Teri
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And please enjoy a Blessed July 4 holiday!
Comment from jessizero
I can't figure out if this is funny or sweet. Maybe it's both? This definitely isn't how teens are now, that's for sure. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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I can't figure out if this is funny or sweet. Maybe it's both? This definitely isn't how teens are now, that's for sure. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Many thanks! I guess if you can be sweet and sometimes funny, this poem can be, also.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this adorable poem with us and the video. Both were fun for a complete presentation. Although I remember the song, I was only 5 in 1959.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you for sharing this adorable poem with us and the video. Both were fun for a complete presentation. Although I remember the song, I was only 5 in 1959.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Actually, i was 8, but I remember tht music.
