they were good days

they

were good days.

roller coasters, boardwalks,

white water

rafting,

music

and skateboards.

transistor radios.

first kisses

and drive-ins.

the girl next door.

they were good days,

paper routes

and dogs,

neighbors

and friends. summers

and fireworks,

baseball

and movies.

dancing in the basement

to Elvis

and Chubby Checker.

the pool all day.

black and white

television.

we were happy.

we knew nothing.

we knew

everything.

they were good days.