Simpler Times

When I look at how the world goes so fast

With ever-changing tastes and shifting climes

Each person scurrying even more than the last

My thoughts turn back to simpler times…

A world where a child could chase a dragonfly

Running through grass, with barefooted glee

A man could fold back his arms and just lie

Soaking in sunshine, heart and mind free

Apron-clad wife in the kitchen awaits

His trudging footsteps after a long hard day

Ladling warm wholesome fare into plates

Sharing a meal, and some love, is on the way

A world where nightfall means dad reads you stories

Mom tucks you in with a warm goodnight kiss

Weekend means picnics, circuses and movies

Playing in the mud and tree-climbing bliss

Simple needs and simple wants, limited possibilities

Is that such a bad thing? ‘Cause then you notice time

You stop to feel the first rain, to hug a friend, to tease

Not just wish you had done it all, after you’re past your prime

Slow down and stop, ignore that Blackberry’s chirp

Let the deadlines just die, once in a while

Let the smoke-blackened traffic jostle, horns hoot and parp

Feel simplicity calling… Just sit back and smile