I remember

I remember my childhood. Do you?

I remember back when

a minute was an hour

an hour was a day

and a day was a year

 

back then

a year was

eternity

 

I remember back when

death just meant “gone”

to a magical, faraway place

to dance with the angels

 

it was both scary

and beautiful

all at once

 

I remember back when

darkness was terrifying

to be avoided

at all costs

 

every night

turn off the lights

and dive deep into bed

 

I remember back when

there was no fear of failure

only dreams and hope

for the future