Childhood Memories

Childhood mem'ries, happy childhood mem'ries When the world was beautiful and sunny I laid down my head and prayed For new toys and for good grades I did not need much for joy and comfort. Then years later life became much harder Learning all I could with care and ardor But my passion scorned my peers They replied with shoves and jeers Till my zest for life was near extinguished. College years, I gained my independence Shunning all my foes with my transcendence I had strength and zeal to fight Working hard both day and night Hoping to create a world utopia. When I graduated, I was certain Comfort and success would be my guerdon But the world turned me away Snubbing all I had to say All my hopes and talents were for nothing. Now, I'm growing older and more broken And the sleeping world is still not woken My beard gets grayer by the years My eyes get wrinkled by my tears And I feel less hopeful for tomorrow.