sneakers and neckties

Once, 

Before deadlines and sneakers and neckties. 

We set our own paces. 

We walked places. 

We watched skies. 

 And, 

Before "do this" and "do that" and "I want it tomorow". 

We took care of ourselves. 

We'd barter. 

We'd borrow. 

 Now, 

We push and rush and grab for the dollar to buy bigger cars bigger houses that are smaller than the guy's next door whose grass is always greener. 

More money isn't better. 

It's just making us meaner.

 If, We could just slow down. 

Take time to look around. 

Write poetry to share. 

Tell others we care.  

Then, 

We might possibly see 

How happy we'd be. 

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