When we were young
When we were young
we used to lie on our backs
face towards the sky
as we patiently watch
the clouds float across.
Now…
We sit on our backs
staring at the glass
as we intently follow
letters and numbers.
When we were young
warm smiles, sincere hearts
were the trading currency
between you and I,
love letters written
to show each other affection.
Now…
Papers and digital figures
are the common currency
across the globe,
emails typed
to exchange gains and losses.
When we were young
dreams were small,
a favourite dish
a secondhand toy
some time to play;
Easily satisfied.
Now…
Desires are grand,
a two hat meal
a trip around the world
a voluptuous house;
Impossible to maintain.
When we were young
our world seemed safe
consisting of both
home and school
Now…
Our world is in despair
consisting of both
greed and destructiveness
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
…
We are no longer young,
scabs on our hearts
and tears in our ducts.
Yet, now
we have the power of
connection,
armored with compassion,
grounded in knowledge,
we can create changes
around
our lives,
our lovers’ lives,
our friends’ lives,
our communities’ lives.
More care, more respect,
more understanding.
When we are older,
let’s create some changes.