Do you remember when we were young?

We played outside, and always had fun.

We always were running, and played lots of games;

Our friends joined in

whenever they came.

We had no worries, we had no cares,

We always had lots

of stories to share.

We played ““Kick the ricky,” “Burn the base”

We ran around

all over the place.

“Mother may I?” “Hide and seek,” “Hop scotch,” too

And, other games that were good for you.

When we got tired, we sat and talked;

When we were rested, we went for a walk.

Sometimes we played word games, and had to guess,

Was the answer no, or was it yes?

Our youth was filled with wonder, as we learned things every day;

I can’t believe it’s over, and our youth has gone away!

As I remember, we never did anything bad;

We were always grateful for everything we had.

I think those days are gone now,

They’re something of the past;

The hatred and the anger seem to

Be the major task.

Although the times have changed now,

My memories always stay;

So, I will hope and I will pray

They never go away!

Do you remember?

Shirley Binkley

Cedar View Apartments

shrobi53@gmail.com