I Remember When.

I remember when sorry meant I won't do it again. I remember when talent was not based on looks. I remember when I love you meant I want to be with you forever not I want to be with you tonight. I remember when a woman's beauty was based on her face not only her physical assets. I remember when I could pick up my lollipop when I dropped it on the ground  and kiss it up to God and all the germs would go away. I remember when being weird wasn't cool. I remember when I liked to read. I remember when I didn't have much money. I remember living in Newark, New Jersey and thinking fighting everyday was normal. I remember when being an African was looked down upon. I remember when I knew exactly who I was and who I wanted to be. I remember when I didn't have to check over my shoulder twice to see if someone stabbed me in the back. I remember when I could be myself without being judged. I remember when people got a tat for a reason not to just say they're tatted. I remember when twenty - five cents was all I needed to be happy. I remember when a friend meant someone who was there when you were down not only when you're up. I remember when I could say I was a muslim without having to worry about being asked about terrorism. I remember when I trusted people. I remember when I use to care about you. I remember when I gave a f... about opinions. I remember when I had love for everyone. I remember when I was so naive. I remember when life was smooth. I remember when I didn't have to think back to when things were good in order to feel better.