Remember

I remember when people left their doors unlocked

Today that is how you get robbed

I remember when neighbors took care of all the children on the block

Now neighbors are too busy to get involved

I remember when children knew not to talk back

Today children accused parents of child abuse

I remember when Fathers made sure their children didn’t lack

Today fathers can't find a job

I remember when Mothers cooked meals from scratch

Now meals come ready made

I remember when Grandmothers would sew all the school clothes

Today Grandmothers party with their children

I remember when Grandfathers would take their grandchildren to the fishing hole

Today Grandfathers are hard to find

I remember when at school children pledge allegiance to the flag

Now pledge allegiance to the flag in public is a crime

Look at the trade that was made

I remember when

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