The Way We Were (Poem) Poem by Dave Tanguay

The Way We Were (Poem)

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The honesty we had as children, - in the process of growing
We spoke from our heart, all of our feelings - we were
Showing

Speaking the truth - right or wrong - we told it like it was
For we knew how to behave, - no reason, - just because

Love came natural; we did not need learn it in school
We knew right from wrong, for living with love - required
No rules

What came natural was real, what we dreamed and imagined -
We were taught our world was a fantasy, - and our dreams we
Must abandon

As children, we see all people as our neighbors and friends
We are taught to beware, and are told - who we may,
And may not, - befriend

Reality as we know it, - is an accepted - and conclusive
Fact of life
To conform we are told, “We must! ” - To a species living
As creatures with much strife

We can never grow out - of our need for love.
For to love and be loved, is what living - consist of

The distant dream we adults are all - in search for
Is the way of life we once had as children, - and have since
Been trying to restore

12/15/06

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Nimal Dunuhinga 17 October 2007

Dave you remind us the childhood and if we could stay as children forever? An interesting poem as always.

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Brian Dorn 22 December 2006

Sometimes it's necessary to move backwards in order to go forward... great write, Dave! Brian

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