Once I was young
I frolicked and played
I sang and danced

Once was long ago
No time to frolick or play
No singing or dancing

Once I had thought this could not be
I see now I was wrong
This is the saddest

Once everyone could be happy
Now few are
Those are unaware of the world

Once I would have changed this
Change is never easy
Here change is a crime

© Robin Sherwood 2004