A World That Was

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 s**t ..

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 s**t ..

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 s**t ..

 

 

Author's Note

spiked = the covert placing of alcohol or more commonly drugs into someone's drink without them knowing

Reviews

[hiren]

Hi Neiv.

What to be worried is not worried anymore
But worrisome with wear worry are worried.

Never mind,
Dont worty all those chemicals plastics. And more will be thrown out with natural things that make dirt out and the home will look better.
I could see better charm in chris face with a smile.
Love you so much hour writings,

Do take rest and focus on what is important.

Jessy jacob.
Love for you💜

[Neville]

I'm fine Jessy, no need to worry although I'm sure you will anyway .. Thank you for checking in on me .. Take care too .. Neville

[hiren]

Hi neiv, i will thank you.

[hiren]

Hope is very strong word and dreams are still strong.
Leave not until you reach your dream - S Vivekananda.
I cured with my will power which is very tough, even to doctors wonder,

If i have. Hope it will definitely come true. You will see the result in 10 more days 10% change. She needs glasses, atleast a person comes to see her she will wear to clearly see the person.
If given time, she will be smiling talking eating sleeping.

It is continued healing so few changes every day you will see. Whole my life experience i am putting.
I wanted to work in your company and i did
I wanted to see her and take care serve her make food for her, all these dreams became true. Neither any family member showed the way how to. My god has made it happen through you only.

So never underestimate words hope and dreams power.


Jessy jacob.
A willibg heart never knew shortcuts only the righteous way..
💜.

[hiren]

Bullshit.. wait fir people die cleverly plamned till die who knows who is going to die for they hav destiny in hand.

[hiren]

Like pakistani ugly natured woman pissing on india. As if you are cleaning with ganda nali se

[hiren]

What miss olla you want to break my head ?? Come mahishasura this durga will cut your throat... dont hav guts doing kaala jady from far??

[hiren]

Dear princess and prince, there is no service more than serving parents. That will return you back as million blessings..mathrudevobhavaaa. please feed her with your hands she will be smiling atleast.. whenever you get time.

[Marie]

The contrast between life as we knew it and life as we now know it is simply mind blowing and difficult though it is, you have encapsulated it from A to Z in this simply, but superbly crafted thought provoking poem, Neville. For those of us who lived in the 'old world', the 'new world' we presently live in is very alien and you have captured everything which makes it so very finely, Neville. Thank you for writing this poem and for sharing it, dear poet. Blessings for a very lovely day...

[Neville]

I am so grateful that I am not alone in my way of looking at what is being done to us and our world .. thanks for taking time out to share your thoughts here Marie .. and blessings well n truly reciprocated .. Neville

[Marie]

Thank you so very much for your very kind response, Neville. Our generation could not look at our beautiful world that once was and be content in the world we live in today. Thank you again for sharing...

[Neville]

its so sad that we should both think similarly isn't it ..

[Marie]

Great minds think alike, Neville and fools seldom differ :-) We are both thinking from the experiences we've had and I guess they must be very similar, but not sad. It's life and the one thing I have learned about life is that it goes on and on and on and stops for nothing or nobody. So, I guess we must go along with it, dear Neville...

[Neville]

there is much truth in that old saying isn't there :)

[John the Baptist]

It does seem the times are worse now than they used to be, and this is no "good old days"
yearning. I have never seen the world in worse shape than it is now.

[Neville]

.......... snap .. I don't mean literally I mean .. duh you know what I mean, cheers .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

I felt the turn about twenty years ago. Since then it has gathered momentum. The rot appears to be here to stay. To say I fear for my grandchildren would be an understatement. More cheerful for ya, but you say it like it’s painted on the tin. Clear, bold and truthful.

Chris

[Neville]

is there really any other way .. if there is and it works or it is better .. then somebody please point me in that write direction .. I am open to sensible suggestions .. thanks a bundle our Chris.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

I’d rather the truth than sleep walk into a nightmare of not knowing. I will keep looking for the sun even though the black clouds are looming heavy and thick. Right down to that last glint of light. Hope is all there is.

[Neville]

...... No worries I've got ya back covered.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Nev... this is much more of a Terror than Gone With The Wind. It should have been "nipped in the Bud". The worst is The Precious Children and young people with Hopes and Dreams. "Where have all the Flowers Gone" ? There is definitely the force of Evil and the force of Good. We must pray to the Spirit that we are given .. to conquer the Evil. Tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

I'm so glad you feel it my way Pat .. I do fear for the children and my grandchild .. kindly and truly and tenderly tooly .. Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

Darling Neville.. this is more than Man-made decisions.. the Force of Evil must be Conquered and pushed to the Under World of Darkness and Evil. Prophecies should result in Righteousness. With tears and fears and Hope Eternal… Let us Pray... Pat

[Neville]

I shall perform a little embu when I feel strong enough .. gently Neville

[Papaya]

I can remember an easier time when I was growing up. I think I picked time. My parents endured war as children. I think the children born in the 70s might have has it best. The rules of engagement with society have certainly changed and not for the better.

[Neville]

I like your idea of picking time Ana .. I am sure some of my early memories are among my best .. at least, we are on the same side .. Neville

[Papaya]

I'm glad you liked that idea but I think it was a typo 😕 🤷🏻‍♀️😅

[Neville]

................................... ono :)

[Thomas W Case]

We can only hope. Great work.

[Neville]

............. and dream of course .. cheers T .. N