Accidental Poet

When I Was Just a Boy

When I Was Just a Boy

 

When I was just a boy

No need to lock our doors

Most criminals feared guilt

Knowing the feeling of remorse

 

When I was just a boy

People said hello to each other

Related or not

We’re all sisters and brothers

 

When I was just a boy

Folks worked as a team

Everyone pulled their own weight

Making reality from a dream

 

When I was just a boy

 So common to see a toy gun

Just kids playing cowboys

Harmlessly having fun

 

When I was just a boy

The newspaper’s story page

Read front to back without alarm

Never read of road rage

 

When I was just a boy

Presidents were looked up to

Respected and trusted

Unselfish and honest too

 

When I was just a boy

Love was universal

Moving positively forward

Instead of vengeful reversal

 

When I was just a boy

The world was a safer place

No reason to fear

A divided Human race

 

When I was just a boy

I never imagined I might

Be witness to Earth’s last days

Praying I’ll see Heaven’s light

 

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