I remember those days, was it so long ago,
When summers were balmy and time seemed to run slow.
Some children were well fed, dressed clean and neat,
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Yes, it was tough to survive years back. Your poem was good in describing some of the tougher things. Sincerely, Connie Webb
Yes one often forgets the reality of those good old days. And then, it depends for whom...the priveleged often had it good anyway.
We must have gone to the same school Irene! i can still see those greem candles, poping in and out as they breathed thanks for making me bawk! lol