When I Was a Kid

My clothes came from K-mart. They were on layaway Until school starts. We would go out to eat, Every now and then. We would chill out when Our parents would count to ten. A treat on a hot summer day, It was a popsicle. We would take a break from Riding our bicycle. We would get allowance and Buy fake cigs as candy. When I was a kid, Things were fine and dandy. School everyone had to go, It was mandatory. We couldn't watch movies That were bloody and gory. We changed clothes to Go out and play. Street lights came on, you headed Home; this was the way Daycare was a neighbor, Or older sibling. You were spanked for lying Or stealing. You could not go outside, when you were being punished. You could laugh at someone's dumbness. We ate dinner every night At the table. When we were babies, We were rocked in the cradle. We played truth or dare, Cops and robbers. Boys grew their hair, Quit going to the barbers. We played red light, green light, Simon says and tag. Every day at school we pledged Allegiance to the flag. No bottled water, We drank from a hose. We could get muddy, We had on our play clothes. You memorized your address And phone number. We went on vacation or to A camp in the summer. When I was a kid, We looked out for one another. If you didn't you were spanked By your father. We watched cartoons on Saturday morning. We had family values, A sense of belonging. Turbo1904 ?