Those Were the Days

with muse in hand
I'll take you on a walk to remember

do you remember 
when you used to be able to 
keep your windows and doors unlocked
and got to enjoy the night breeze's while you slept

do you remember
when you were able to
walk to your local corner store
and not get jacked

do you remember
when soda and cigarettes
were 50 cents a pack and 25 cents a can
and suddenly you had friends
you've never knew you had before

do you remember
when you could ride a city bus for a dime 
and go downtown and look at christmas displays
without getting knocked off feet

do you remember
when gas was only a nickle a gallon
so family's could take a nice
summer vaction without noise and traffic

do you remember
when kids walked to school safely
and never had to worry
who was lurking behind them

do you remember
sitting at the soda shopp
just dancing and twisting
the night away without having rumbles

do you remember
when boys were boys
and girls were girls
well on this walk to remember
I'm sure there still out there
but got lost along the way



Tribute To Youth
And The Oldies


Also Entry For
Constance La France's
A Walk To Remember Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 5:10 AM
Congratulations, on your success in Constance’s “A Walk to Remember” contest with this memorable poem. It's easy to see why you placed. Your poetic skills shine. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Gorelick Avatar
October 18, 2009 at 2:24 PM
I remember..congrats on your win in the contest! BG
Rider Avatar
October 18, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest! ~Trudy~
George   Avatar
October 17, 2009 at 6:46 AM
Yes! I remember Katherine and yes! those were the day. Congratulations on this wonderful win. Love, Lainie
Strand Avatar
October 17, 2009 at 2:41 AM
Congrats on your success in the contest Katherine.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Congratulations on this winning poem....and yes...I do remember those days! :) Love, Carrie
Brown Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest Katherine. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Hi Katherine, Congrats on your win! Love Light Truth Patty
Moreno Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Katherine, congratulations on your success in the contest...Raul
Fraser Avatar
October 10, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Those were the days Katherine, and they could be back if they kept the criminals behind bars where they belong, kool piece >> best of luck in the contest >> James
La France Avatar
October 3, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest.
Richards Avatar
October 3, 2009 at 7:57 AM
I do remember all those things.....how fondly I remember, and how sad to think those days are gone, and kids today will never know the freedom, and peace of mind we had then. Good luck in the contest!! ~ Carrie
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