The Good Old Days

Whatever happened to the good old days, 
when your phone would ring 
and people called, just to say hello.
When the days seemed longer
and the work hours shorter ,  
when laughter was heard from your neighbors 
porch and there was always coffee on; 
Whatever happened to the good old days, 
when children would play outdoors 
and we always made time for each other.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Martin Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Hi Rose, I've been away for a while and glad to be back visiting yourself and others. I love this reminiscing piece of poetry, that stirs many a pleasant memory in my soul. Bravo & Blessings, Terrell
Buhagiar Avatar
June 20, 2023 at 1:40 AM
They dissipated in the gloom of egoism. you reminded me of Avon calling. At least they talked and laughed and had coffee even if no business took place. Hugs.
Rose  Avatar
June 20, 2023 at 3:05 AM
lol you are so right Victor, my mom sold Avon for over twenty five years, and she had so many friends, wish that could be part of our world again
Merryman Avatar
June 19, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Those were the days! A wonderful, nostalgic write, Vie! Blessings, Kim M
Rose  Avatar
June 20, 2023 at 3:05 AM
Heh Kim, how beautiful it would be if we all took a leap of faith and began to talk more and type less . xo
Allison Avatar
June 19, 2023 at 3:06 PM
err i think its called 'progress and modern technology ' now vie - oh for the good old days when people actually talked face to face! hugs jan xx
Rose  Avatar
June 19, 2023 at 3:08 PM
lol you brought a smile to my heart and today I needed it.
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