Good Old Days

There was a time

When the air we breathed,

The water we drank,

The food we ate,

The smiles we saw,

Were all clean and pure

And free of cost.

Then came Money,

Befriended everyone,

Helpful for every need.

“Let’s earn more Money.”

“Everything can be bought.”

So we let our days tire

To earn more and more money.

There is a time

When the air we breathe,

The water we drink,

The food we eat,

The smiles we see,

Are all adulterated

And need to be paid.

Time has taught at last

“Not everything can be bought.”