The Great Depression

Born in the latter part of The Great Depression Don't know how my parents managed with eight dependants I was the last in '35 But we all survived Growing veggies in the yard avoiding senseless obsolescence
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cunningham Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM
You'll remember the dustbowl then.
Ellison Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 10:41 AM
I remember hearing about it but I was just a wee widdle kiddie! I was really advanced for my age... at three I could to read Tolstoy!!! LOL
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 7:20 AM
In all seriousness... fabulous poem. xomo!
Ellison Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 7:35 AM
I'm bloody old eh!!!!! But I keep on ticking... amazing! LOL Will run outta gas one day but still got some in the tank! WAHOO! XOX
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