Friday Fictionary| 28.01.2026

In response to: https://rochellewisoff.com/2026/01/28/30-january-2026/

https://fresh.inlinkz.com/party/0369edd2dca64e3fb49cf0b0f7445e8a

Flowerpower, Peace & Rock ’n Roll

I was born in 1970, a little late for the revolution.
The protests were echoes, the vinyl already scratched.

But someone baked the colors anyway—
sun-yellow hope, electric blue peace signs,
flowers thick as promises.

We cut the cake and laughed, frosting on our fingers,
Jimi on the radio like a ghost who never left.

History didn’t end.
It just changed costumes.

Some of us carry the movement quietly—
in sugar, in memory,
in saying yes to joy when the world says no.

***

💫Maggie

The Afterlove Voice 💫


Discover more from 💫The Afterlove Voice💫

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

22 responses to “Flowerpower, Peace & Rock ’n Roll”

  1. Neil MacDonald Avatar

    I loved “The protests were echoes, the vinyl already scratched.”

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Neil 😊

      Like

  2. Lisa or Li Avatar

    Love the colors associated with moods. Also like her quiet resistor spirit.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Lisa 😊 ❤️

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Lisa or Li Avatar

        Maggie, you are welcome <3

        Liked by 2 people

  3. Nandini Deka Avatar

    History didn’t end.It just changed costumes…..how true these lines…

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Nandini 💜

      Like

  4. gc1963 Avatar

    I like “History didn’t end. It changed costumes.”

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜 😊

      Liked by 1 person

  5. Prior... Avatar

    enjoyed your story and wonder if it was Purple haze on the radio… also, liked this “just changed costumes” – good point

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜

      Liked by 1 person

  6. James McEwan Avatar

    Vinyl is making a comeback, are you ready?

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Oh yes james , I already have a new record player for my Vinyls 😊🔊

      Liked by 1 person

  7. poetisatinta Avatar

    Great take on the prompt photo Maggie🙌

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you for having me 😊

      Liked by 1 person

  8. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    Fantastic descriptions and the way you left us with hope. I love the last line!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Brenda 💜 That made me happy to know 😊

      Liked by 1 person

  9. thisobscurelife Avatar

    Just beautiful. I was born in 1969 and this really resonated with me.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜.

      Like

  10. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Maggie,

    Welcome to Friday Fictioneers. I’m a few years behind you and remember when Flower Power was current. Love your take on history.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you for your warm welcome Rochelle 💜

      Like

Leave a comment