Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Good Old Days: As Life Unfurls

I remember the good old days of what now seems so long ago
The year was twenty nineteen. What parties we used to throw
Family and friends gathered for weddings and festive holidays
Smiles were seen before flashes of illness and dissension blazed

Parents went off to work; their children educated at school
Life was much easier then; and people didn't seem so cruel
We laughed and joked at neighborhood restaurants and bars
Hope in the future was bright, and shinier seemed the stars

It was a time when we took for granted, many simple things
When never would we have imagined the wrath of viral stings
Nor how much we would sadly miss the nearness of others
the signs of affection we'd still give, if we had our druthers.

There is one special memory from those "The Good Old Days"
that will never be forgotten in the grateful voice I lovingly raise
The blessed news of a new family member; a healthy baby girl
I pray her future will be worry free,  as I watch her life unfurl



January 13, 2021
The Good Old Days Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Rose

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Mystic Rose Rose January 17, 2021 at 5:13 AM Ah, Jenna, I wish that baby girl all the beautiful blessings, our Lord can give her, and you. I loved dipping into your memories, how lovely you penned them. Thank you for joining , and a big congrats on your placement. Jenna Logan January 18, 2021 at 9:15 AM Thanks for your wishes on behalf of the baby, and also for a placement in your contest.

Mark Koplin January 16, 2021 at 12:54 PM Wonderfully written, babies bring so much joy on so many levels. I'll bet she's an absolute peanut. Jenna Logan January 18, 2021 at 9:15 AM They really do. She's a little peanut in a jeweled shell. Thanks, Mark.

John Gondolf January 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM We DID take things for granted in 2019, we had no clue. When this thig does come to pass I think we will all embrace the moment with a lot more appreciation. Hope all is well in your world. Hugs. Jenna Logan January 18, 2021 at 9:14 AM All is well with me, John. If no other lesson is to be learned, it's to appreciate what we have, and that includes good health. Thanks so much.

Gordon Mcconnell January 14, 2021 at 4:15 AM Really fine write Jenna, telling well your favourite memories of your favourite year. Showing great rhyme and flow with good imagery too. A pleasure to read indeed! Blessings always,Gordon Jenna Logan January 14, 2021 at 2:41 PM Thank you for such generous reflections, Gordon.

Connie Marcum Wong January 13, 2021 at 6:19 PM They were truly the good old days when we could hug each other have reunions without worry and be able to see each other’s smiles. This is a lovely poem. We all are concerned about the future and what it looks like. I don’t think we will ever return to the carefree days of the past but I do think things will become better eventually. This is a wonderful poem I enjoyed reading Jenna. Blessings xxoo Jenna Logan January 14, 2021 at 1:27 AM Thank you so very much for reading me and leaving your kind thoughts, Connie. "This too shall come to pass..." I keep reminding myself with those words. Lesson learned...don't take those carefree days for granted ever again.

Tom Cunningham January 13, 2021 at 2:37 PM We look back at 2019 and now realise how great things were back then Unless man stops interfering with natures balance we're going to see a lot more of this, cramming animals into cages ( one example is mink) is a recipe for disaster. Congrats on your new family member, its up to all of us to see that our world is a safe place for those coming after us to thrive and grow in a happy and safe environment. Tom Jenna Logan January 13, 2021 at 4:22 PM There are many faults mankind has permitted that have done a great deal of harm to our environment. Thank you for the congrats on our little missy.

Jan Allison January 13, 2021 at 1:11 PM I just love your take on the good old days Jenna, in truth we have taken so much for granted and lock down has kicked us into touch and a new family member is something to rejoice, lets hope the world is back to normal for her not to be aware of the hardship many have endured over the last year. Take care:-) hugs jan xx Jenna Logan January 13, 2021 at 1:19 PM Thank you, Jan. She is a darling child, and I hope the days ahead are great for her.

Victor Buhagiar January 13, 2021 at 12:56 PM Does 2019 seem so far a way? Of course it does. This lock down will drive me crazy. Lovely poem. ~~ Jenna Logan January 13, 2021 at 1:17 PM Thank you so very much, Victor. I don’t think it’s what the sponsor had in mind, but time before 2020 were good days.