Yesterday Once More Poem by Janice M Pickett

It was only yesterday that the old hot rod
rolled to a halt outside your door
Smoke pouring from the back
the smooth locks of your latest beau
behind the wheel whistling for you
to rush out and hop over the side
into the passenger seat

It’s spooning night at the Drive In
all you friends are there
cuddled and huddled
making out as the car radio
Plays ‘sweet little sixteen’ by Chuck berry

Girls in short shorts at the roadhouse wearing roller skates
balance your order precariously on the frame
of the hot rod window
as you sing along to ‘Don’t’ by Elvis
The new amazing hip singer of the moment

Such memories can be lived today.
Take a drive in the moonlight with
‘Thirsty Merc’ singing ’20 good reasons’ on your radio
For there are indeed 20 good reasons to celebrate.

Your life and youth. Every day you wake to greet the dawn.
Health. The sun coming up each morning.
Happiness. The beauty of the night sky.
Family. Those you love.
Friends. Times that have changed.
Neighbors. Times that used to be.
Good food Wine, and more wine.
Music. The old crooners and the New Rockers.
Memories. So many memories to cherish.
Lovers old and new. Life whatever it holds.
Those past into spirit. Those still supporting you.
In everything you do everyday.

Life is what we make it and this is your life,