Days Gone By

Have you ever found yourself yearning for days gone by?

The innocence of youth, without a question of "Why?"

Laughing and playing 'til you wore yourself out,

Not a care in the world, nor a fear or a doubt.

When money was a thing for grown-ups to worry,

And time wasn't lost in the hustle and hurry.

When hours could be spent playing out in the sun,

Exploring and climbing {trees} were just half our fun.

Now the time quickly passes with the worries of life,

Maybe work, maybe money, or kids and a wife,

The hours spent outside have now dwindled to nil,

And I've traded adventure for just sitting still.

As I listen to laughter just outside my door,

I reminisce of toys spread out over the floor,

The meaningless games we invented, somehow

mean so much more when I think of them now.

'Cause we spent time together, and I miss that so much,

I long for the love and the laughter and such.

As I think back I can't keep from shedding a tear,

It hurts that those closest are so far from here.

I know that they're only a phone call away,

But I often wish we were together today.

If you haven't seen one you love in a while,

Let them know you still care, send a hug or a smile.

And if you have strength at the end of your day,

take the time, go outside, have some fun, just GO PLAY!