Millie Gilliam

DAYS GONE BY
BY: MILLIE S. GILLIAM

IF I could turn back the wheels to yesteryear
And days gone by;
SO MANY things I would do differently,
SO MANY things I'd change.

AS I silently think; I sit here and sigh, of days gone by,
When neighbors stopped by, just to visit a while;
Or, maybe they would offer a helping hand, even help to til the land

The days when church houses were so full you couldn't get in:
Preachers preached about the hearts of many.
A time when three hot meals a day was set on the table;
With loving KINDNESS and a prayer along the way.

I-mate, Walmart,  Sears and Pennies; Lazuras,  Learners, Elderbearmans: ther weren't any.
To go to the mall and shop all dy wasn't heard of; WHAT was a mall anyway?

Crest Cards, Mortgages, loans a plenty; There was no need of, we didn't need any!
Grocery stores, shopping centers, FROM then until now they've grown a plenty

When you needed a meal, you went to the garden grabbed a hoe to dig potatoes,
Gathered tomatoes, corn and green beans;
Cooked with the lard you had rendered so lean.

Gasoline was a rarity, for automobiles were few and far between; walking wasn't exercise, it was a need.
AS I sit here, ponder and sigh, Thinking of yesteryear, days gone by.
I wouldn't change a thing, for this was time when life was surreal, calm and sure he.

Going back in time in my mind; life was "hard" but oh so calm.
I'd gladly trade K-mart, Wal mart, Sears , and pennies.
Shopping Malls, Fast food restaurants, debts a plenty;
Just to visit this time again, when life was the simplest it's ever been!!!!