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by 'Barry R. Long'

yes I remember when I was young
life was simple then and so much fun
when being grown-up meant using a pen
back in those times when men were men
men gladly open doors and stand on buses
a woman cooked and cleaned with no fusses
children respected adults with back chatting
one went and got a job before going flatting
being a mother was something to be proud
her calling for help meant drawing a crowd
man everyday supporting his family
glad to do so feeding his bloodline tree
my life was simpler and a lot more fun
as I remember being when I was young

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Copyright: Barry R. Long, 18th. August 2004
published: www.tardemstudios.co.nz - 18th. August 2004



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