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Remembering the Good Times of Yesteryear

Looking out today on my locality
so many changes not for the better
everything moves ao fast and loose
all casual as nothing kept by the letter

Dressware like nothing as before
once in the past all dressed class
but now torn jeans is the norm
look in shock you just want to pass

Remember the good times of yesteryear
that generation standards held high
all very smart no matter the event
no respect for all, question why?

As one looks over the mountains
you see clouds hiding the very top
just like today, modern life outlook
one wants to shout, no more, stop!

Standards just don't exist anymore
freedom is the cue that goes overboard
nothing is barred all are let loose
one day pay the price we can't afford

(I live in southwest Scotland, comparing to the times I grew up in the 60/70s and the present situation today.)

Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2021

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Brandy Nicole Date: 10/1/2021 11:50:00 AM "Standards just don't exist anymore" So true, and I wish it weren't so. All we can do is remember the way things were. Keep praying and ignore the negative. Always embrace the many wonderful blessings that surround us. Thank you for being here, for being you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/1/2021 2:07:00 PM Thanks Brandy, So glad you share my thoughts and thanks for the thought that many blessings surround is despite the negatives. You're always so encouraging and helpful, particularly to me, thanks for being you too! Hugs and blessings,Gordon

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/28/2021 2:14:00 PM Sadly we won't see those days again Gordon, but we're lucky that we grew up in those times when people were more friendly and everyone dressed smart. Remember my dad always wore collar and tie and always acknowledged people unlike today where people pass you in the street and look straight past you. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 9/29/2021 1:00:00 AM Thanks Tom, Yes so true what you say, we're living in very impersonal days as everybody looks after number one. We are well here, it's a lovely sunny morning up here, we're off on Friday for a week in the Scottish Borders so looking forward to that. Have a blessed day yourself, Gordon