I remember days gone by
from way back in my past,
when everything we had to buy
was really made to last.
Trust, respect and courtesy
were taught in every school,
and swearing in the street
considered anything but cool.
safe for children in the street
with policeman on their beat,
and families had set meal times
when they all sat down to eat.
Marriage used to be for life
your vows had left no doubt,
divorce was for special cases
and was not an easy way out.
People dressed much smarter
and walked about with pride,
no-one looking like a tramp
would dare to go outside.
These days things are so different
people are ruled by machines,
but the times I remember best
are the wonderful days of my teens.
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A contest entry
- The truth about life and all the lost morals standards no longer used in society. by darrylblacksr.
600 points, ended July 20, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
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I like this poem. I like the idea. Good job. Thanks for entering. :
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Congratulations on the bronze, it goes well with the string of jewels that this one has. I like the rhyme and the content. Very meaningful in this day and time.
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Very nice... this is the sort of thing I was looking for... A little choppy in a few places but other than that a really nice piece... Thank you for entering and good luck....
Hugs and Love Linda xxxx
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As I am around the same age as you I agree with every word and I prefer the way things were with good manners and respect for everyone until they no longer deserved it. Teens were the best time ever. All we needed were friends to have a good time, didn't need to be drunk or high, just music to dance to. I really enjoyed your write here. Sheila
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Wow that was really good
Loved how it flowed rhyming was perfect
my favorite part was..
"These days things are so different
people are ruled by machines,
but the times I remember best
are the wonderful days of my teens."
so true.. I'm from New York and.. it's so hard to find a job cause machines are replacing people :/
Like at grocery stores.. around here they have
replaced cashiers with machines.. putting people out of work.. Anyway ..
Great Write and
Thank you for entering
Good Luck
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Very nice poem! I loved the flow. And a great message! Thanks for entering. Good luck!
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Very nice rhymes!
Very good memoir -- nice work -- Good luck in the contest!
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This was really awesome. As I was reading it, I thought about my grandpa who I love so much. I remember him talking about a lot of the same things. I really like how you did this in rhyme form as well. I am a big fan. Great job.
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Wow awesome poem.Lovely rhyme.
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I truly admire this piece. The flow is wonderful and the message is presented in a very pleasing manner. We all long for the better times, and you've managed to show why. Thank you for sharing.
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omg that is amazing...and it's true to, every line of it is true and i respect that you remember the old times when we live in a world of disrespect and mortality
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I honestly don't agree with the opinion of this piece but that didn't stop me from eating up every word. Very well written. Well Done.
Tal.
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*CLAP*
Nicely done with a clean flow, easy to follow, well thought out from start to finish.
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ah the good ole days....
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This might sound strange coming from an 18 year old, but I like some aspects(but not all)of this world you describe.
"people are ruled by machines," so true! Good poem, anyway.
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This is very good, as all your other works are. I think your last line about your teens being the best time of your life is something that teens today may not be able to say in a few years when they're adults. Keep Writting!
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Now this is what I am talking about. I thank you for sharing this with me and wish you luck in the contest...
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