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\nCompared to nowadays.
\nWe were allowed to roam about at will,
\nAnd even ride our bikes on the roads.<\/p>\n
\nOur Mother and her friend would meet
\nTheir purses were empty and they had no money
\nBut loved taking us out for a treat.<\/p>\n
\nWhere we could all picnic and play.
\nMother made sandwiches and took some pop
\nAnd we would all have a lovely day.<\/p>\n
\nAnd a railway viaduct
\nWe would wave to the trains as they went by,
\nAnd the drivers and guards would wave back.<\/p>\n
\nAnd even the Mothers joined in.
\nTogether with others that happened to be there,
\nEnjoying the afternoon sun.<\/p>\n
\nThe water was clean in those days.
\nWe would dive from the bank and cross on the log
\nAnd from the bank pick the daisies.<\/p>\n
\nWith water as clear as a bell.
\nWhen we were thirsty we just cupped our hands
\nAnd drank as if from a well.<\/p>\n
\nWe would wend our way home to our Dad.
\nThe lane seemd so long as we daudled along,
\nWith Mother carrying all the bags.<\/p>\n
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