In Olden Days

In olden days, without TV
Or phone or laptop or PC,
I might have joined a quilting bee
To while away the time.

I’d sit with friends and we would sew,
Discussing all there was to know
And all our handiwork would show
We had no need for Prime.

And after we would laugh and chat,
The pure delight of chewing fat,
We’d stash our projects, knowing that
Our day had been sublime.

But even then, I’m pretty sure
As soon as I got home once more,
I’d sit and do what I adore, 
Set down my daily rhyme.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Brotherton Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Ilene, this is such a wonderful poem. I love it.
Slaughter Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 10:40 AM
And we are all the better for it, Ilene.
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM
I loved this, just a lovely poem!
Allison Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM
I adore your daily rhymes about daily life! hugs jan xx
Jones Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 2:24 PM
I agree with The Situation. This is fantastic and a refreshing look back.
Situation Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 1:50 PM
I'm first and this is excellent. I remember watching them do this on TV. Not to mention the quilts I've often slept under. I'm from the country so there were pleanty. again I say this is excellent!!! A+
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