A Century in Poems

1910’s Cruising along in my Model T Gravel grinding beneath my tires My best friend riding shotgun The scent of rubber and freedom wafts into the window 1920’s Jazz Lively, Upbeat Dancing with friends Anticipation, for the songs Music 1930's America reels Bread lines are full California calls Dust Bowl is the final straw Everyone searches for hope 1940’s Smoke slowly rises The day lives in infamy World War II begins 1950’s Walking onto the bus just like any other day Taking my seat just like any other passenger Desiring justice just like any other person Fighting for my rights unlike any way I had imagined Freedom is on the horizon just like I had always hoped for 1960’s Marched on Washington to fight for civil rights Always responded to hate with love Remembered by many for his “I Have a Dream Speech” Talked about a world where people “Would not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character” Invited others to speak out against prejudice Nonviolent leader of America 1970’s My grandma just bought me a cube I’d rather be watching the tube It twists left and right I’ve been working all night This Rubiks should be sued! 1980’s Oh broad shoulders and spandex clad legs Feathery locks that are only tamed by scrunchies Tracksuits in the afternoon Sneakers and a yard wide boombox Those were the days 1990’s EE, Clack, Argh Yes! The internet is on! Oh wait, never mind, someone just picked up the phone. 2000’s Quite “I” opening iPod iPhone iPad on the horizon iAmAmazedbyInnovation 2010’s Jessica sails around the world, the youngest to do such a spectacular thing Kids step up and do their part It’s not an ending, but a new beginning Who knows what’s possible with faith, love, and heart?