What happened to the time

when people made it a point to say hi

and happiness didn't come from a buy

and children were seen playing outside

Life wasn’t about me me me

but rather a time of love and simplicity

When family and community truly mattered 

and morals weren't wounded and tattered

A persons identity was found in a higher being

not in the image formed by likes on a screen

When people didn't riot for attention

but instead had a sense of respect and affection

But when I see a child's smiling face

I know there is hope for the human race

May we find again our sense of wonder 

and let the golden rays of the glistening sun 

shine brighter than the thunder

May we rejoice again and dance

like the sun kissed raindrops jumping from flower to flower

and may our generosity flow 

like the endless crystal water from a majestic waterfall’s power

May we love like no other

and sing songs of joy like a canary

and finally again be extraordinary