there was a time

there was a time
when the mail
came twice a day
when milk
and eggs were
in a silver  box
upon your porch.
a time when
the news was
in the paper only.
there was a time
when you were
young. when
the sun rose
through
the uncurtained
window. when
the rooster crowed.
when your father
came home
from work,
and your mother
welcomed him
with open arms.
there was a time.