I remember
a Lionel train circling a real Christmas tree
back in 1953
We said the Pledge of Allegiance in school
and were taught “The Golden Rule.”
There was a crusade against Communism
and everyone felt a sense of optimism
We rocked around the clock
to Jailhouse Rock
We watched The Howdy Doody Show
and sipped cocktails that had a neon glow
We listened to “Rock n’ Roll”
and Nat King Cole
Abstract Impressionism was at its peak
and we watched American Bandstand every week
It was the Golden Era of 3-D cinematography
and Gentlemen Preferred Blonds in 1953
Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby made the ladies swoon
while NASA shot for the moon
You probably won’t believe me
but there was a time when people respected the presidency
The end
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