Millie's Drive-In

Millie's drive-in was place
to go for best tenderloin sandwich
in Des Moines, or any place as far as that goes.

Back in the Fifties and Sixies,
if you were anyone at all,
during the summer months
and weekends you were,

seen there with your
buddies or a girl friend,
service there was A-1.

If you ever watched
the TV show Happy
days,

you get an idea of
what Millie's drive-in
was like.

Their tenderloins
melted in your mouth
and left a taste that 
lasted a long time.

Sometime ago Millie's
closed down, with
my youth went with it.

Goodbye Millie's
it was nice memories
you left us, so sad,
that your gone.

wrote 8-6-08

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 8/23/2008 7:26:00 PM
When i was young we had an A&W drive in where the girls car hopped with roller skates. This poem reminded me of that wonderful memory. I thank you James. The poem "My Father" that Sarah Frieman posted and you stated that you hope she finds him. She has James, Sarah is my oldest daughter and I am who the poem was written about. I just thought you should know - God Bless
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Date: 8/14/2008 6:55:00 AM
We still have Heisler's in the Lewistown Valley, Walt's closed a few years ago. They were "HAPPY" days. Vince
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Date: 8/7/2008 1:45:00 PM
My husband and I have great memories at the Drive-In. It is sad that they are gone. So many things are, huh. Another great nostalgic write. Love, Shar
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Date: 8/7/2008 11:59:00 AM
We had a favorite drive-in in my hometown.....located right in the middle of two little towns...called "Mid-Way" drive in. All the kids hung out there after Friday night football games. What a great place to see your friends, the best Chicken basket/french fries, and Lime freezes money could buy! Sweet memories of carefree days!! This was a fun poem to read!! Fondly, Carrie
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