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Were They Really Hard Times?
Contributed by
withlove_me
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Monday, 5th August 2002 @ 01:15:38 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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An old coal oil lantern,was all the light we had
We never had any better,so it wasn't so bad
An old wood stove,that would heat only one room
The family sat around it hoping,it would be spring soon
I remember getting candy,every now and then
And dad hollering boys get up,IT's 5 AM
Going to milk the cow,in the cool early dawn
Had to get the chores done,breakfast will soon be on
We would have bacon,eggs and butter from cream
A healthier breakfast I have never seen
No high blood pressure,no high cholestorol
We didn't use chemicals or pesticides at all
Take your lunch to school in an old tin pail
Have sausage and biscuit,everday without fail
You walked to school,you didn't take a bus
And in your bare feet,you kicked up thin dust
And when supper was over,and the dishes done
We'd chase fireflys in the dark,man that was fun
Dad would chip off ice,from a big ice block
And make homemade icecream,we liked that alot
With sticky chins and sleepy eyes
We kissed mom and dad and said goodnight
We slept three to a bed,we laughed and played rough
Till dad hollored GOODNIGHT, boys thats enough
We lived through some hard times,but we also had good
And I wouldn't give up these memories,even if I could
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Re: Were They Really Hard Times?
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by Suzy on
Monday, 5th August 2002 @ 03:45:06 PM AEST
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Well I am far too young to remember the "good ol' days" lol but I have heard stories from my mom and my grandparents....it seems like no matter how hard things got they always saw the good in the situation...memories are wonderful and thank you for sharing these with us...lovely write...
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Re: Were They Really Hard Times?
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by ginsdance on
Monday, 5th August 2002 @ 05:47:41 PM AEST
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I'm way to young to remember the "good ol' days" but I've heard my grandparents tell tales... and I've got memories of those stories. This was a beautiful poem, I'm glad that you have those memories and that you can share them with all of us. Great write!
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