I was just thinking....

Open thoughts about life..

When I was a teenager....

There was one pregnancy in my high school.

We could meet as a group without the cops thinking we were up to something.

More than two students could go into a store at a time.

We were not aloud to have anyone over unless a parent was home.

We were not having sex at 13, 15 and for most even until after graduating high school.

Prom was not a night to rent a motel.

Respect was important.

We were excited about life.

 

I remember when.....

There was prayer and Pledge of Allegence in schools

Parents and adults were respected, children listened

Families set down together at the dinner table

You didnt have to spend all of your check on groceries, and gas and bills.

There was a time when the middle class could save a buck.

We did not need birth control for are young teenagers.

We could top on the side of the road and help someone in need

Families went to church on Sundays and the stores were closed.

 

I remember when....

We could take a walk after dark and not worry about muggers or worse

We new are neighbors, and helped each other

Children were outside playing ball, going to the movies and bowling or roller skating.

They were having fun and stood up for one another.

Family reunions, holiday dinners and picnics.

 

Now there are...

To many single parents and teenage pregnancies.

Children killing children on the streets

Bullying in schools or Cyber bullying

Men killing their unborn children and the mothers. 

Disrespect among are youth.

Teenage suicides.

 

What has happened to are world...

Is it the video games and movies that are watched that has angered are youth or is it the breakdown in families today.

 

Could it be...

The lack of employment, poverty, frustration.

Not giving a person who has been incarcerated a chance to change their life and turn things around.

 

I dont know the answers but I know life was a whole lot easier when I was young.

 

Reviews

[Alone In A Crowd]

This is a great poem, with good imagery and a great meaning and descriptions, kepp up the good work. But perhaps, to improve check your spelling on some words. For example writing 'are' instead of our. Overall I like this poem alot well done.