We are told not to look back when life moves forward.
Do you remember back when things were simple
Do you remember back when people told you exactly what they meant
Do you remember back when humans would stop to help if you were hurting
Do you remember back when people looked out for others
I think I would be remiss if I said I didn’t miss it
I think I would be lying to myself if I said I didn’t miss those times a little
I think I would be creating a false narrative if I said I didn’t notice others
I think I would be self absorbed if I said people’s needs didn’t affect me too
Back when things were different
Back when things were cheaper and people didn’t need as much to get by
Back when inflation wasn’t talked about, and people had enough food
Back when food scarcity wasn’t talked about here
I remember those times when times may have seemed easier
I remember those days when things didn’t seem to matter as much
I remember those moments when things cost us what they cost to make
I remember those instances when I wished I could help others and the means