I remember life when I was a young child.
We ran through the fields eyes so full of wild.
From dawn to dusk we skinned our bony knees.
We sang with the birds and danced with the bees.
We rode our bikes and raced on the hot street
We chased the ice cream truck to get a treat.
We skipped rocks at the river and swam in the lake.
Then we'd find a shady spot for an afternoon break.
We'd find some trouble by egging passing cars.
But back then trivial things didn't land you behind bars.
There were no parents that hovered above.
They didn't need to be there to show their love.
Every child knew when they saw the setting sun.
When mom yelled out the door they'd better run.