SCHOOL DAYS

 

When I was young we had plenty of toys There were tops and skipping and lots of boys; We’d whip up the tops ‘til they really spun And we’d skip to 100 – it was great fun. We chalk up the hop scotch then we’d hop We’d go on forever – we’d never stop, There were cats cradles and knitting and also football Those are some of the games I recall. There were conkers and marbles and some even had skates I only had one, so that put on the brakes. We’d juggle with balls and stand on our hands It was lovely to sing to Sally Army’s band. On Sunday we’d wear our very best clothes I’d even a hanky to wipe my damp nose We were all so happy and ever so gay But not in the way gay is meant for today. There were fountains to drink from with water so sweet You didn’t need cola’s not on our street. Not many cars came down our way I once rode a butcher’s bicycle away! This was considered the greatest of crime It wasn’t a joyride on my behind at that time. We all grew up healthy and went on our way And now we’ve lost hope for children today.! Anon