Remember When... Poem by Marie WardAlonge

I remember when…
My grandmother didn't have enough money to spend.
My brother and I, on her we depend.
She didn't like turkey but she preferred a little hen.
We went to church and learned Jesus was born to die for our sins.

Yes, I remember when…
We didn't have a Christmas tree to display.
Someone threw one away.
We discovered this when we came out to play.
The tree was dry, brownish, and gray.
My brother and I decorated that tree and we made it come to life on Christmas day.

I remember when…
I had a lot of friends.
On that porch we would stare at those beautiful Christmas lights blend.
It was a beautiful picture that transcend.
I thought we would stay close to the end.
Life is odd-some things you can't mend.
You just go on and remember when...