Punk (Blogophilia 49.5)

Punk and anger
Go together,
As it were
A generations rebellion
Against all that
Had come before.

Jello, Siouxie, and Serj
Yelling and screaming
Telling
What is wrong
With the world.

Bob, Joan and Pete
Still said it better
With more passion
And fewer decibels.

But the rebellion
Is a phase
We all become parodies
Satire doesn't effect change.
Only time does. 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Time + change for sure. But enough energy can impact the rate of the changes. (Or at least I need to believe that.)

    TM

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    What you noted about parodies is the most brilliant and logical conclusion anyone has ever expressed over this social phenomenon.
    Very well stated, Christopher, and entertaining, as well.

    Myke

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  3. sueJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    lol I noticed that quote - it's a good one - and short Excellent use of prompts

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  4. Colleen Keller BreuningJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Rebels from every generation! It's what we did as youth, and then we cringe when we see our own kids doing it. Well done!!

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    1. Another Government EmployeeJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      I don't cringe. I just realize they have to go through this phase to become adults.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I like Bob, Joan and Pete's approach better than those that came after. Excellent write! 8 points Earthling! :)
    Marvin

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  6. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    This got me thinking :) Thanks for this post.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    This is very neat! :)

    ~~Diana J

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