Sandra Haight Poet Tanka

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Entered July 19, 2026, In "The Good Old Days Contest", Sponsored by Suzette Richards

If I Could Change the World

keep technology
but bring back the old values
of those former years-
when love of God and country
respect, pride, and honor ruled

bring back old values
of family, friends, church, school
solid like they were-
with new tech and old values
we'd have the best of both worlds

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Wendy Rycroft April 16, 2016 at 11:06 AM Well written a good poem x Sandra Haight April 16, 2016 at 3:07 PM Hi Wendy, thank you for stopping by with your positive and supportive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner April 12, 2016 at 4:32 PM As far as I'm concerned they can take the technology with them too! I love the idea of bringing back old fashioned morals values anything basically. I guess I'm getting old! Really love your poem, Ms. Sandra. Sandra Haight April 12, 2016 at 9:25 PM Thank you, Daniel, for identifying with my poem and longing for the old fashioned values as they used to be. I appreciate your positive comment! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich April 12, 2016 at 4:05 PM IF ONLY, my dear, if only!!! Sandra Haight April 12, 2016 at 9:22 PM Yes, Andrea...if only. Hugs, Sandra

John Hamilton April 12, 2016 at 11:47 AM Was going to post a poem I just finished but you basically said it all with this gem of a write. Pendulum has swung to the other extreme today where traditional family values don't mean a thing, and those who were the bullied are now the bullies. Well said! Sandra Haight April 12, 2016 at 9:20 PM Thank you for stopping by with your supportive comments. John. Yes, our modern times are surely lacking some values! Thanks again, Sandra

Lenny Gazbowski April 12, 2016 at 11:37 AM Indeed, sadly it will take a miracle of some magnitude for positive changes to happen. We need a New Consciousness, one that discards the disease ridden System we have been under for thousands of years. Live from the Heart is my 'religion', I'll keep on spreading my love. Nicely executed Sandra. Sandra Haight April 12, 2016 at 9:17 PM Thank you for your visit and supportive comments, Lenny. A miracle for sure, but we can hope...Sandra