A DIFFERENT RIDE

Things remembered....a comfort and smile.

A DIFFERENT RIDE

Things are never quite the same

As I remember when...

In simple times and hopscotch days

And sitting on a limb.

The air was filled with sounds of kids

And laughter in the streets,

Where we would gather there to play

With friends we'd come to meet.

Clipping cards to bike spoke wheels

Made sounds like motored rides,

And furry friends ran right along

While barking by our side.

The whole gang gathered at my house

To jump rope two by two.

When we got tired we went to play

Monopoly and Clue.

Mom always fixed some lemonade...

It really hit the spot!

And 'fore the dark we went outside

To that big vacant lot.

The crack of baseballs hitting bats

Filled up the summer noon.

Then runs and calls and slips and falls

Were heard 'till rise of moon.

Today...things are much different

And it's quiet one by one.

Computer screens light up a room

Beyond the setting sun.

Fingers strike those plastic keys...

Camaraderie?  No chance.

This world is lonely...cold and bare.

Seems minds are in a trance.

I long for simple things like joy

And friends here by my side.

I'd like to turn my ticket in

And take a different ride.

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Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

I remember doing every one of those things when I was young. The world was a kinder friendlier place back then...or so we thought anyway. The world changes and we must adapt, but it is not easy. Wonderful imagery throughout this one. I could almost taste the lemonade! Lydi***

[Miss Sharon]

Awww! Thanks so much Lydi for your lovely review. You are appreciated my dear friend. ~Sharon

[Dave Brown]

Quite like this
A nostalgic remembrance of the good old days when life seemed much simpler.
I imagine you are currently tuning up your piano skills for a Merry Christmas sing song
Have a good one

[W. Barrett Munn]

Turn that ticket in for a book of E and D tickets, unless it Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride which was only a C ticket. That we are all gathered in our houses contributes to our separateness and tribalism.

Winston

[Miss Sharon]

Very true Winston my friend. Your remarks are appreciated. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Sad but true about this world, reality and relationships especially in the cyber realm nowadays. I feel you and I'm with you in those sentiments.
I felt it all.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you Sami for your wonderful review. Indeed we are on the same sad page my friend. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome Miss Sharon.

[Miss Sharon]

This was posted on my 76th. birthday when I was feeling a bit nostalgic remembering "how things used to be." ~Sharon