I remember
When I was younger
I was a member
And did not hunger
I was strong
I was healthy and fit
I sang a happy song
I had my wit
I did not worry
For my health
I was in a hurry
To make my wealth
This was my affiliation
Make money and win
Part of a capitalistic nation
But this was a sin
To chase money
Forgetting the rest
It was not sunny
Much distress
I wanted it all
But pursuing wealth
Created a great brawl
Lurking with stealth
Destroyed relations
Forgotten friends
Missed donations
Not making amends
Strained relationships
Desensitized to everyone
Emotionless trip
Kindness and empathy none
Emotions scattered
Health in ruin
Definitely battered
Ready to be done in
Life falls apart
Little by little
Leading to a bad heart
So brittle
But I am an associate
Paying taxes and voting
A member of our capitalist state
But I am not gloating
I forgot the truth
I forgot the guidelines
I forgot the nursery rhymes
I forgot the wisdom books
A wealth of knowledge
I learned long ago
I must acknowledge
I did know
Charity
Forgiveness
Compassion
Moderation
Why did I not
Live a life
That I was taught
Without conflict and strife
Was I needy
Was I selfish
Was I greedy
Was I foolish
Yes
I can agree
I made a mess
I was privileged and free
Why did I need more
Why could I not be happy
Why did I war
Why was I snappy
Who cares
All that is gone
Drop your airs
Today is a new dawn
Life is here
And kind
Listen and hear
Open your mind
To another earth
One of jubilation
Allowing a rebirth
Out of damnation
To a life of fraternity
Remembering community
Now and for eternity
My new opportunity
Time spent
Time lost
Time went
Time tossed
She was the one
I could love
She was the sun
I write of
Beautiful
Funny
Intelligent
Nurturing
Just as in a day
The sun sets
Everything turns gray
Blackness forgets
The warmth
The laughs
The smiles
The togetherness
You lose your way
You forget the daylight
You wander astray
You take flight
Fly away
Hide away
Stay away
Run away
Less stress
To run and hide
Less mess
Easier on my pride
I am not wrong
I am not mistaken
I am not amiss
I am not wrongheaded
I was slighted
I was insulted
I was uninvited
I was not consulted
Was it necessary
Was it essential
Was it contrary
Was it sequential
No
Not at all
To go toe to toe
And to hit a wall
Now in darkness
Stumbling about
Nothing but starkness
No way out
I am alone
With my thoughts
And a slight moan
My stomach in knots
I will wander
Seeking reality
I will ponder
What is the key
The key to fellowship
The key to friendship
The key to relationship
The key to life
Almost complete
Running out of time
Cannot cheat
Not in my prime
Stumble along
While everyone is asleep
Try to be strong
Do not weep
Understand
After every night
Sun comes to the land
So struggle and fight
Say hello
Wear a smile
Do not judge others
Just love and accept
