Hard Times They Had

They met in Ashville on a bright sunny day, and said "I Do" the 27th of May. Five little babies, to them were born, and hand me down clothes, so many times worn. Not many jobs during that period in time, and he was very thankful, to work in the mines. Such a cold damp place to spend your day, but he always workd hard, for an honest days pay. As the years went by and their children got big, they gave them chores teaching them to plant and dig. Their cotton top heads glistened in the sun, as they worked the fields until day was done. So many things, I have been told, like cooking with wood, and heating with coal, but the one I love most, was when the peddler would come, his wagon piled high, and all the children chasing chickens to trade, for the things they wanted to buy. Now all their children are seniors in years, with so many stories about their struggles and tears. I listen closely, and I want to know more, about these two people, who were so dear.