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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