Poetry: The 80's 20 Articles

by A. J. Thompson

It is all history now, but There was a time when MTV really played music videos. There was a time when Jelly's and BIG HAIR were cool. Nintendo was Atari And the members of Duran Duran were dancing on the sand. Ronald...read more

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by Susan Kleinhans

They were in their 80's. A sweet elderly couple. They loved to dance. They loved to sing and paint. They were very popular at the retirement center. But they had a shameful secret. They loved to kill. Their lit...read more

by Tanea Jimison

It is quite funny when she asks if I won for this picture she found was nothing but fun Big hair was the style Bright colors the thing and don't you forget that side tied shirt ring We layered our socks We sa...read more

by Ginger Voight

Big permed hair, MTV The mall was the place to be Billy Idol, Rebel Yell We all have stories to tell Jelly shoes, parachute pants Everyone does the Safety Dance Michael Jackson was a king Moonwalk, "Beat It" "Billie...read more

by Debra L. Gambill

Poetry: The 80's I wore skin tight jeans and tyed-dyed shirts. A band t-shirt with a blue jean skirt. My boyfriend's hair was as big as mine, Shared eye-liner; even that was fine. Played my L.P.'s as loud as hec...read more

by Raven Storme

Material Girl, with a rebel yell We got the beat, lets go crazy, dancing in the streets rock down to Electric Avenue, We're halfway there, living on a prayer, with a view to a kill, hungry like the wolf I wear my s...read more

by Tiffany Cross

I'm from a day where it's acceptable to say okay but now it's throwing up gang signs, I miss the day where people worked hard at their daily grind, I remember back in the 80's rap had a meaningful message behind the ...read more

by Reverend Ashira Goddard

In the 80's my mom married this jerk named Jack She promised he loved me too But he let up too much slack He wouldn't care if he lost me or a worn out shoe Finally, it got to me I packed my bad with my clothes wr...read more

by Sharron Moore

Life was enjoyed to the fullest, anxiously awaiting each day, Our bond was so tight that rejection never barred the way. The eighties brought children, a mortgage, with delight, We grew up, shut up and welcomed ...read more

by Scott Scherr

Boom Box Hooded nylon nightmare, covered head to toe. This b-boy's ready for breakin' put that cardboard on the floor. Got my slick Kangol hat and my Addidas are really kicking. Gonna wow you with the robot, th...read more

by Jan Loupos

The 80's, times a past. Times at last, fun in the sun. No sunblock on. Ah the 80's songs I love. Dance all night. Fun till midnight. The 80's were great, time everlasting will not wait. But the 80's are forever.read more

by MsRose

Long hair and aqua net Head-banging until dawn Heavy metal and dog collars Leather jackets and tight jeans Right On! They shouted Hot pink shirts Bright green leggings Large hoop earrings Hi-top shoes Like, Like...read more

by Jon Coe

Big hair, ribbons, leg warmers and spandex pants Keytars, MTV, Live Aid and Adam Ant Duran Duran, George Michael, INXS, Phil Collins Madonna, Van Halen, Pretenders, Thompson Twins A cold war was ending and the beat ...read more

by Fiona Mather

The 80's Back in the 80's when I was young the summers were short,the winters were long. Things seemed different then I'm sure less hastle, more time, more to enjoy. Is this how it was, back then or was it j...read more

by Sherrie Porter

Awesome music Big hair bands They were really rocking Poison, Bon Jovi, Ratt and Crue Loved all the music Loved the guys, too Mousse and hair gel Companies made a fortune People were friendlier They were in the gr...read more

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by Tamara Howell

Early in the 80's LPs became CDs, And everyone began purchasing PCs. Beta lost the price war to VHS, The chance for curing AIDS seemed less and less. Lennon and Alfred Hitchcock said good-bye, Left us for a timeless...read more

by Mascaretta Shamoo

It seems quiet funny and some how ironic, While other remember so much, Jordache blue jeans and such, I however was trapped in a world within a world, Though the American Indians said, "Life is a circle within a circle...read more

by anindita

The 80s Denim and Tees and frizzy tresses Pretty boys in leather Blitzing hard-rock solos Rebelling all together Lazy summer days New toons on the telly Psychedelic hippie Turns to cheese and beer belly Era ...read more

by K.C. Jean Kellam

What a beautiful thing to be A child product of the 1980's With a flair for faux And dedication to Poe What a wonderful thing to be An 80's child prodigy Growing up on hip hop and emcees Witness to the birth of v...read more

by Dawn Stout

The 80's High school days, filled with studies, games, dances and dates. Listening to those Big hair bands under the starry nights. First kisses, first love, first dates. Learning to drive, getting your first car. A w...read more