Once, Upon A Time

Guess it was that long ago,

after all, when packing for

a holiday destination was

light-heartedly efficient and

as carefree as we were, back

in those misty evergone times.

In went jeans, tee-shirts,

shorts, swim suit and we

were done with it all.  Now,

lists are frantically put together

beforehand, checked and

anxiously double-checked.

Now, we require reading glasses,

prescribed and over-the-counter

medications, first aid kits,

comfortable walking shoes,

skirts, dresses, trousers and

blouses, sun block and night

clothes - and never done with it.