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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

Date: 1/17/2021 5:13:00 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
Date: 1/18/2021 9:15:00 AM

Thanks for your wishes on behalf of the baby, and also for a placement in your contest.

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/16/2021 12:54:00 PM

Wonderfully written, babies bring so much joy on so many levels. I'll bet she's an absolute peanut.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2021 9:15:00 AM

They really do. She's a little peanut in a jeweled shell. Thanks, Mark.

John Gondolf

Date: 1/15/2021 10:00:00 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
Date: 1/18/2021 9:14:00 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

Date: 1/14/2021 4:15:00 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
Date: 1/14/2021 2:41:00 PM

Thank you for such generous reflections, Gordon.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/13/2021 6:19:00 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
Date: 1/14/2021 1:27:00 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

Date: 1/13/2021 2:37:00 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
Date: 1/13/2021 4:22:00 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

Date: 1/13/2021 1:11:00 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
Date: 1/13/2021 1:19:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. She is a darling child, and I hope the days ahead are great for her.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/13/2021 12:56:00 PM

Does 2019 seem so far a way? Of course it does. This lock down will drive me crazy. Lovely poem. ~~

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/13/2021 1:17:00 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.