Yesteryear

~April 8, 2010~

I saw it yesterday, I am sure,

Today I do not know.

Yesterday spoke of pure,

Today it's all about the dough.

Our rights were of great value,

Honesty deemed a good thing.

A man's word stuck like glue,

Surely as the first day of spring.

Christian folks had freedom to worship,

With no fear of being denied.

They did not worry about censorship,

In God's comfort they did abide.

Symbols of Christianity openly displayed

In Government offices, a common sight.

In any public place

People bowed their heads and prayed.

This was good; this was right.

Christian holidays observed

By one and all regardless of race.

Celebrations and customs were preserved,

Everyone had their space.

Common courtesy and respect

For your fellowman was the norm.

Everyone mattered regardless of intellect.

We rode it out, weathered the storm.

Yes, there was violence and crime,

But there was punishment in that day.

Crime--costly, you served your time,

Hopefully to find a better way.

I saw it yesterday, I am sure,

Today I do not know.

Who we are I'm not sure anymore,

Please God, help us to re-grow.

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