I Remember

I remember when people used to get along

But something somewhere went drastically wrong

Now people are aggressive and want to fight

Is it too hard to try and put things right?

I remember when people cared for their community

Now fragmented and no time to show unity

Saying good morning to a neighbour is in the past

Can we change?  Can we change fast?

I remember being shown by adults how to behave

Morals and standards I’ll take to my grave

There doesn’t seem to be the respect around anymore

Thus crime and abuse has continued to sore

I remember spending time with family for special days

To a field or beach with a ball and everyone plays

Families now working 7 days a week, no longer together

Children at home on gadgets, no matter what the weather

I remember being grateful for getting some pocket money

Now if it’s less that £10 children look at you funny

We have to move forward but take something from the past

Or the world that was once loved will definitely not last