I Remember

I remember a land far away where people were happy and the children could play

Conversation was civil even if people didn’t agree and they would smile and stay

There were problems sure, but people believed a dream was in reach

The world seemed simpler then, life more gradual and easier to teach

No social media belched fire between obsessed legions of fans

No 24-hour news manipulated us with their master marketing plans

Mass violence was a rare thing and was so shocking back then

Won’t you help me find this place, surely I can visit again?

I found a map that I misplaced when I napped one day

I remember, it said to travel 100 miles north along some hidden way

With many stops to meet new people and listen quietly to them talk

And later go with them in the Winding Wood on a wistful walk

From there climb the hills to the Bright Outlook and see a glowing display

Of ideas forged with patience and charity to better love convey

Please help me find this map, I can’t bear another lonely ignorant night

Find it and let’s escape to a place bouncing with laughter and lovely light