so.... this is in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival it is REALLY sing-songey, which I don't particularly like, but when I think of what happened in Monterey, it really makes me happy...... so enjoy this light-hearted and simplistic poem of appreciation Oh the days of revolution! Change is in the air A straight forward Evolution To the hip from the square Flower crowns and tamborines As far as eyes can see Peace, love, and happiness The mantra of the Free The scent of fresh patchouli Hanging thick in the air Acid, shrooms, and mary-jane Taken Freely everywhere The music blares so loudly Tune in, turn on, drop out The crowd is dazed and confused As Joplin begins to shout Country Joe is Flyin' High Hendrix sets fire to his guitar This festival--a melting pot Of those from near and far Different cultures, creeds, and styles Living in the land of Free All differences forgotten Everyone there-- Just to BE
