I remember, back when summers were in their prime.
I remember, back when happiness cost less than a dime.
I remember, when vacations were still fun.
I remember, when nothing hit like playing in the sun.
I remember, back when I was still nine.
I remember, back when we didn't care about time.
I remember, when the ice-cream vendor strolled the streets.
I remember, when he brought cool cures for the scorching heat.
I remember, back when we used to admire our scraped knees.
I remember, back when we used to return home in soiled tees.
I remember, when our best friends came in plastic and tin.
I remember, when we laughed away sorrows alongside our kin.