I Used To

I used to love to shop the mall
And check out every store.
At Yankee games, I’d track each ball
And carefully keep score.

I used to watch new movies when,
In theaters, they first aired.
On Broadway, I’d catch shows and then,
Opinions were compared.

I used to visit countries where
I’d wander through the streets
And with my husband, we would share
Some European treats.

I used to think those times would last,
But now, alas, they’re in the past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Mcconnell Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Nice penning Ilene, good rhyme and flow with nice imagery too. Nice nice memories of joyful times in the past. Blessings,Gordon
M  Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Ilene….lovely poem that made me feel a little sad! Debx
Allison Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Guess old age is creeping up on us all and we cant do all the things we used to enjoy but we still have those memories the best thing Ilene is you still write the most enjoyable poetry on soup!!¬!:-) hugs jan xx
Anaya Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Same as Andrea, a big movie goer and now Netflix bing watching is the thing for me! Very nice ode to I used to do, Ilene
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 12:50 PM
The shows and movies has stayed on my list since 1980. Only the stupid lockdown shut down my movie going for at least half a year! But yeah that other stuff. Who needs it. been there. done that!!
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