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!
