Just a Bit Of Fun

[Bob Pacey]

Remember When

I remember back when I was young
my life was oh so sweet.
days filled with fun and laughter
good times so hard to beat.

But somewhere things got mixed up
and the world got really strange.
My innocence just dissappeared
and things just seemed to change.

Sweets gave way to cigarettes
'Cause to smoke was just so cool,
and a beer replaced a soft drink
why was I such a fool.

Sweet kisses suddenly meant sex
My hormones were so abused.
Protection then was just a word
my mind felt so confused.

Girls and boys looked different
and their clothing did not match,
and cooties in your hair
were the worse thing you could catch.

Race wars were on the sporting track
no thought of colour or of creed.
The only high I knew was on a swing
castor oil the only drug we'd need.

War was just a backyard game
outside in the sun and dirt.
We played for hours with wooden guns
And nobody got hurt.

Oh how things have changed since then
life just got so difficult.
The most disturbing thing of all was
I could not wait to be adult.

Bob Pacey

[Jasper Brush]

G'day Bob.

Hmm... You look old enough to be a much younger brother.

A good poetry reminisce.
I agree. I dont smoke. However I do enjoy a beer and a glass of wine at dinner time.

A few points. I may be wrong: i dont think the word 'cool' was much in use when I was a youngster. Then again I mght be misjudging your mature looks.
You also use cool twice within a couple of lines.

One other point. As I read down you/the person reaches adulthood, but on the subject of war is playing with wooden guns.

Just small points that can easily be ajusted.

On the subject of growing up. Yep! I think it was much easier in my youth than it is today. Todays youth have a much harder time in finding a permanent job for instance.

Regards,

John