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The Good Old Days...

I so badly long for!

By J.W. BairdPublished 2 months ago 1 min read

I long for the old days

Filled with strength and independence

What age has now taken away

Oh how I long for the good old days

A time to laugh, sing, and dance

That charm embraced those playful ways

Oh how I long for the good 'ol days

My heart broken shattered in an instance

I fear my memories won't last as they fade away

Oh how I wish my youth could stay

So long ago, I just want one more glance

A time to spend with family, to play

I fear my youth has been carried away

To see myself strong, and healthy, to go the distance

I so badly long for those good old days

I just wish my life was full of happier days

Oh how I would give anything for one more chance

To live my life again in those youthful ways

Oh how I long for the good old days!

Villanelle

About the Creator

J.W. Baird

Who Am I?

I keep asking myself. I spent half of my life as a single mother. Pushing myself to be the strong independent individual that I have always been. My kids have grown and my life seems turned upside down.

I now search to find myself!

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