Those Were the Days

Those Were the Days
by Joy Renee

Those were the days
When the sky blushed blue;
When the grass grinned green;
When birds sang true.
Those were the days
Love groomed my heart;
Trust bloomed my spirt;
Joy grew unfettered.
Those were the days
My soul sang Gloria;
My eyes saw clear;
My dreams soared.
Those were the days,

I was Daddy's delight;

I was Mama's eyeshine;

I was little brother's guide;

I was baby sister's glee.

How I miss those days Daddy.
How I thank you for them.

Richard Wayne Coon
d. September 24, 2005