poem

The meaning in this poem could slant either way. Cherished Attitude In days gone by, and not too many at that, Stories are told of the times "out back". "Out Back" and away, where flowers grew well, The outhouse would stand, what stories it could tell. Stories of pranks could go on and on, Where memories were formed, great feuds were won. Cold starry nights were the best you see, Privacy was best; pranks were not likely to be. Dreams were born, as you sat down to read, That ole Sears catalog, of worries be freed. Of these days there are thoughts of gratitude, And a longing for that "ole outhouse attitude." In days to come, as it were thought to be smart, The days "out back" time would soon thwart. The sad part is, as those new days came on, Worries increased, days of pranks were gone. Most outhouses are gone, but a few still lean, Towards pranks and feuds, and the days they have seen. So when worries abound, and it's difficult to strive, That "ole' outhouse attitude should be kept alive.