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They were idolized, mythologized, vilified and demonized by various segments of the world's population. In far too many instances they were turned into beings who lived and died outside the realm of simple human existence. The expectations laid upon them by family, friend and foe alike left precious little time or space wherein they could simply breathe. Yet they did. Each of them was a living example of Kipling's wise admonishment - "If you can meet with triumph and disaster, and treat those two impostors just the same...." Individually and collectively, they made a difference and for generations the lasting good that they accomplished will far outweigh and long outlive the hostility, criticism and scandal. People who will never know their names will nonetheless live to reap the benefits and rewards of the bread that they have cast upon the waters. The spotlight has been turned off. The Murdoch-ian mud hounds will find other prey to dog and to fill the lurid pages, be they paper or cyber. But one sure reality remains, a hundred years from now - whether for good or ill - history will say of the Kennedy brothers, "You did not leave us as you found us." * *Rough paraphrase of Will Rogers statement regarding the passing of Henry Ford. WOODSTOCK AND CAMELOT Woodstock and Camelot, the Kennedy generation. We waited for the revolution as we worked to move this nation. "Onward and Upward," that shining logo read, But, "God, it's hard to study tonight," and "Oh, my aching head." Still we struggled onward through strange and changing years, Though the banner now lay buried in ticker tape and tears. Our best and bravest went to war, while 'grass' stole our motivation. We wept at the deaths of the Kent State Four, then we just gave up - damnation! When the college days were ended, we set out with our new degrees, Vowing we'd fight injustice and gain control of greed, But soon, we'd joined the rat race, acquired endless responsibilities -- a home, a family, a second mortgage -- It took two jobs to cope with these. Then came the Yuppie Puppies, shouting 'Power! Success! and Toys!' With their programs, gurus and image consultants Making all kinds of noise. We cut our hair; we wore the suits; we learned to surf the net; We 'power walked', we 'power lunched', we interfaced (?), you bet! Now we wonder where the time went when, in Friday evening's rush, Our favorite 'oldies' station plays Baez, singing Diamonds and Rust, And sometimes you'll catch us dreaming amid the hectic sturm und drang, For it's still our revolution, and our dreams? . . . . . they're just the same! (c) The Hag (a long time ago) Never lose a holy curiosity.  Albert Einstein TheHag
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8/31/2009 5:19 am |
Lovely post Elsie. A great many people in Ireland remember the late Jack, Bobby and Ted Kennedy with great affection and admiration .
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 8/30/2009 3:33 pm |
Thank you for changing the colour, very good of you, Great story, I enjoyed it.  Hugs, Jan.
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8/30/2009 3:31 pm |
Abelle, ty , great tip . Hugs, Jan.
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8/30/2009 3:26 pm |
Thank you for these beautiful words.
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8/30/2009 12:34 pm |
Hello, dear Elsie - it is lovely to see you and thank you so much for this poignant, most timely contribution.... Sincerely with kind regards, Day
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8/30/2009 10:28 am |
Elise... so good to see you back... I have missed you ..of course I am in and out too.. Mary Sometimes things fall apart so that other things can fall together.. ♥ .. MARILYN MONROE.
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8/30/2009 6:43 am |
I really wanted to read that, but i found the colours too difficult to see.Is it just me ? Maybe i will try again to enlarge it. Sorry. May you be in Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead! Irish Blessing
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8/30/2009 6:43 am |
What I remember about the Kennedys is that two of them brought us to the brink of a nuclear wipeout over Cuba. I was in the RCAF at the time and remember the fear as the military raised its alert level.
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8/30/2009 6:42 am |
Elsie...simply  Hugs, AnnMay you be in Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead! Irish Blessing
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 8/30/2009 5:47 am |
We in Ireland will never forget the Kennedy brothers.
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8/30/2009 4:52 am |
Our country was enriched by the life of these brothers and by their passing, we are at a great lost. They touched so many life and will be remembered by our generation and touched by generations to come.We have suffered a lost of a national treasure. Love Ya all wilber love ya all wilber
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8/30/2009 1:32 am |
Very moving Elsie..Thank you! Living my life for the memories I will have....... not the regrets of what never was......
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8/29/2009 11:57 pm |
I really wanted to read that, but i found the colours too difficult to see.Is it just me ? Maybe i will try again to enlarge it. Sorry. Hugs, Jan.
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8/29/2009 11:55 pm |
Thank you Elsie - you said it all so much better than I could.  SandyHappiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it. J. Petit Senn
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8/29/2009 10:59 pm |
Elsie-this moved me deeply. I am so glad you live to speak in words the angst I feel at Edward Kennedy's passing. Your friend, AneMac "He who knows not the world, knows not his own place in it." Marcus Aurelius
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