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 Don't Have a Clue  
By Frank P. Cotter


Kids today don't have a clue
Where to go or what to do
We knew full well when we were young
Where to go to have some fun

A shiny quarter could buy delight
The friends we had without a fight
The days we talked till after dark
The things we learned to make our mark

A mitt and ball would sure suffice
Ice cube trays with Kool-Aid ice
We played real hard with cuts and bruises
A comic book could sure amuse us

A spinning top was such a thrill
To ride our bikes down the steepest hills
A bag of marbles could calm for hours
Paper Mache to make Mom flowers

Worn sneakers with broken laces
Dirt and grime on our tanned faces
Empty pockets and tattered jeans
Lux in a Maytag could make things clean

You never knew the time of day
From dawn to dusk you'd run and play
You never questioned our parents reason
Summertime was our favorite season

Wonder bread with fried bologna
Wednesday night was macaroni
Those wonderful days that flew so fast
Those magical times will always last

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