Was A Time

Was a Time

Time when a neighbor would help you out, painting the old garage

Time to drink a beer with you, or help you find your dog.

Time when if you were short an egg, it was no big deal,

Over to the neighbors we'd go, so welcome, they would make us feel.

Time when fireworks were special, we only had them on the fourth.

Our parents taught us discipline, we had to put it forth.

Time when snow would fall, quietly it would blanket the city,

Everyone shoveled their walks, on the postman we all took pity.

Time when grandparents were enjoying their retirement, from jobs they had worked all their life

Back when it wasn't necessary, to raise your grand kids with your wife.

Time when we had time for everyone, even time to be civil

Time to watch the setting sun, and make pancakes on a griddle.

Bleed the brakes, change the oil, Time we could work on our cars

Time when the kids were home by dark, there were millions of shooting stars.

Time when our milk was put on our porch, in little metal boxes.

Time before the earth was scorched, and third world countries mocked us.

Id like to go Back to those simple pleasures, sitting in the yard..

Maybe you can find time, to come sit with me, maybe play some cards.

Reviews

[Dessi]

I remember all those times except the milk left by the door. We could not afford that.
Excellent writing.

[D. Mansfield]

My dad brought a gallon onmf milk home every night , we were poor so we mixed it with concentrated milk. Once a week we got a gallon from the milk man. My friends and I blew up the milk boxes around the neighborhood with little co2 bombs we made. Today they would have us in a terrorist camp for the innocent pranks we played.

[Dessi]

That's a good story. The writing is really excellent.

[Dessi]

I'd never think to rhyme griddle and civil...but it works.

[D. Mansfield]

I like the near rhymes. You look very pretty tonight

[Dessi]

merci, et toi aussi, I loved the photos and remember them always. You have lots of stories, I'm sure. You are a wonderful author. Very handsome.

[Gee]

Aye, the world was far friendlier back in the 60's and 70's, or it seemed that way as I had yet to reach adulthood and all of the burdens that brings.
Enjoyed this nostalgic write

[D. Mansfield]

Thank you so much, I'm just glad I got to grow up in it

[John the Baptist]

Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end. But damn it, they did.

[D. Mansfield]

Yes they were and did

[Chris Shaw]

Save me a seat Danny. I used to play great cards at ten. Time to play again. Related to your memories here with great fondness. Beautiful poetry. Warms the heart with nostalgia.

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

Done, thank you for reading I appreciate you

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I would and will. We have become compartmentalized because of technology. We communicate in this bizarre way without ever even touching each other. It is so sad...
Save a chair for me.
j.

[D. Mansfield]

I will indeed