Days of Old

There is no sign of an Esky
Nor sight of a barbecue
Not even one pesky fly
In this picture that I view

No sign of children playing
With bat and ball
No sign of guns and rifles
Not much to see at all

Just peace
People sitting on long grass
No sign of people drinking
Beer or spirits from a glass

The only thing I spy
Are adults and different cars
I know they can't be out in space
It was too early to fly to Mars

The only thing I can think of
That used to give some motorists pleasure
Back when people met in their cars
To find some hidden treasure
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Somadas Avatar
March 16, 2020 at 3:11 AM
You compared the good old days with good present.. Nice one.. Good luck in the contest..
Hawkins Avatar
March 16, 2020 at 4:43 AM
Thank you. That's right we have lived long enough to make this comparison. So being ancient isn't that bad after all lol ... Shirley
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