A World That Was

Neville

A World That Was

 

There was a time once, when it all

    seemed to fit ..

When the machine did what

it was told

   and there was none of this shit ..

Long before

we were programmed and told

   what to do ..

When we all had a conscience

and purpose

when our sky and the seas, were

   still blue ..

Yes, there was a time once, when

everything clicked

long before AI or prefabricated truth

and all of this

   mind numbing, fake news bullshit ..

Yes, there once

was a time, when our seas were

the home to

dolphins, whales and a whole

   heap of fish ..

Not just chemicals, discarded

diapers, plastics

   assorted waste and other such shit ..

There was a time

once when you could walk into

a bar without

fretting, neck one or two and walk

out again without

any fear of getting stabbed, shot

spiked or being

   subjected, to all kinds of other shit ..

 

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Comments11

  • orchidee

    There's a lot of s*** about in various ways in life, it seems. Doh!

    • Neville



      We can't keep coming up smelling of roses for ever tho' surely .. now let that be a warning ..

      • orchidee

        I want to smell the roses, not the manure. lol.

      • Alan R

        Was a blessing growing up as a mind without mobile phones all around

        • Neville



          I quite agree but sadly, we would most of us be lost without them .. cheers

        • Teddy.15

          Kudos Nev. 🌹 I want to say so much but I'll leave it like this because we have the same idea's on this stuff. ❤️

          • Neville



            Cheers Teddy .. a nods as good as a wink to a near blind clinical specialist .. 🌹

          • 2781

            That world is still available, just have to divorce ourselves from the other.

            • Neville



              that would be a big help wouldn't it

              • 2781

                It's achievable brother.

              • Tom C Dylan

                Completely agree, Neville. Every single line really hits home.

                • Neville



                  Just you make sure you lock all your doors n ya windows sunshine .. cheers Tom 🌻

                • Doggerel Dave

                  I didn’t get no satisfaction then.. Yes! Bloody lucky to be there even if there was still much wrong with the world.

                  But no double negative this time round, many are suffering as you list so carefully, Neville, I’m just lucky plus some good timing to have cushioned myself from most of it.

                  • Neville



                    You do positivity proud sir Dog.

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Tremendous. You nailed this one.

                    • Neville



                      I believe there are still those who think its a hammer strapped to my leg .. thanks for putting em straight Tom .. Neville

                    • Cassie58

                      This makes me pine for all things lost. Thankfully I have a memory. Will always thank my lucky stars, I was born in the right decade. We are moving too fast and furious. You are saying it as it is Neville.

                      • Neville



                        I think similarly Cassie .. many thank indeed for the shout and the 👍

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Such true words Neville.

                        Yes there once was a time and I remember it well, such wonderful memories.

                        Andy

                        • Neville


                          Thanks Andy .. hold on to em .. N

                        • Accidental Poet

                          Yes, there once was a time when you could trust your neighbor, not have to lock your doors, not get into an argument with someone because they misunderstood you, had a quality choice for president, wake up to morning news not about bombings and bloodshed. Seems the world is going to shit. Well penned N.

                          • Neville



                            Thanks my friend, I'm glad we see eye to eye & couldn't agree with you more .. Neville

                            • Accidental Poet

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                            • kering.karim

                              I desperately clamour for a possibility of hitting a switch and having all this modern world shenanigans gone... But I guess all that remains just a wish

                              • Neville


                                thank you kindly for visiting and commenting on my little scribble kering.karim very muchly appreciated my new literary friend .. kind regards, Neville

                                • kering.karim

                                  Most welcome, I can see that you are definitely miles ahead in this literary journey... I only wish to get there some day, but the caveat is game recognize game

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