We met and married a long time ago
We worked for long hours when wages were low
No TV, no wireless, no bath, times were hard
Just a cold water tap and a walk up the yard
No holiday abroad, no carpets on floors,
We had coal on the fire, and we didn't lock doors.
Our children arrived, no pill in those days,
And we brought them up without any State Aid
They were safe going out to play in the Park
And old folks could go for a walk in the dark,
No Valium, no drugs, no LSD
We cured most of our ills with a good cup of tea.
No vandals, no muggings, there was nothing to rob,
We thought we were rich with a couple of bob!
People were happy in those far off days
Kinder and caring in so many ways,
Milkman and Paper boy would whistle and sing
A night at the pictures was our one mad fling!
We all got our share of trouble and strife,
We just had to face it, that's the pattern of life,
Now I'm alone and look back through the years,
I don't think of the bad times, trouble and tears,
I remember the blessings, our home and our love
That we started together, I thank God above.
Anon