Hope

We had wringers on our washing machines, And four dialed numbers made telephones ring. Transistor radios with only AM, Vineal records to play, and you could stack them. And, Hope entertained during our wars. We had Jack Benny, and Rochester too, Uncle Miltie, and Captain Kangaroo, Milk in glass bottles brought right to our door, With red paper caps you took off to pour. And Hope entertained our troops. We had prayer in school, and devotions each day. In the pledge to our flag, “under God” we’d say. We respected leaders, and our teachers obeyed, Went out at night without being afraid, And Hope entertained at our wars. Before CD’s and Ipods, we had stereo. Drive Inn movies were the place then to go. We drove our Fords, and Chevrolets, And Desoto was popular back in those days. We had Hope entertaining our troops. TV’s had small screens in black and white. The entire family watched the shows at night. Life was very uncomplicated then, Girls became ladies and boys became men. And Hope entertained at our wars. From our own back yards we saw sputnik fly. We had hula hoops, and played “I Spy”, “Kick the Can”, and “Hide and go Seek”. Home made ice cream , back then, was a treat. And Hope entertained at our wars. Back then kids rode in the front seat of cars. Our moms canned stuff in glass mason jars. We rode bikes without the protection of helmets. Never heard of acid in rain, or other elements, And Hope entertained at our wars. We were so lucky to have lived in those days With Bob and his funny entertaining ways. “Thanks For the Memories”, we’ll never forget, We will always remember without regret Bob Hope entertained at our wars. R J L SEPTEMBER. 2007