Oh What Times

Oh what times we live in Where even the rich and famous Are reduced to trailer living All those good times When money was freely spent Aren’t quite as free As they once were Oh what times we live in Where war, crime and poverty Are the kings that seem to reign Where people devalue themselves In an attempt to find something gained Oh what times we live in Where friend turns against friend So many ways to love Are constantly redefined Where people march the streets Proudly correcting what is right Oh what times we live in Where even Mother Nature Shows her violent wrath The winds of change Seem to be blowing strong All around curiosity builds As we all seek to find Where these winds will blow Running round in circles Jumping on each new thought Raising new questions of answers already bought Oh what times we live in Perhaps it’s time we simply Should pay attention to A book written so very long ago That throughout all the many years Has always stood firm In its claim to know