when I was young : Classical Poetry

pheasants and quail were plentiful

Deer ran free of urban sprawl, chronic wasting disease

The rain was cleaner, people friendlier

Fewer people were obese,

starvation in impoverished nations, wasn't a way of life

After it rained tiny frogs leaped in puddles

The world was not such a puzzle

People were proud to say the pledge of allegiance

Faith in God was a given right

Not a court riddled plight

It was shameful to have a child out of wedlock

Woman wore dresses, simpler frocks

People went to church in flocks

There were more bees, and healthier trees

The seas were plentiful

Free of oil spills

We could eat tuna, free of mercury

When I was young, family was important

We didn’t worship the god of money

Nor did we have the internet

Or thousands of pay per view channels

Television was free

And so was our country

When I was young there was clean air

Something changed

I saw the signal

But no one listened

Now we live in a world

Too few care!

Every bodies rude

We use to have manners, values and ethics

Now we have a world filled

With despair and immorality

When I was young people cared!