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