Take me back

To when alcohol was something special,
And razors were just for shaving.
When your parents would only get mad at you misbehaving.

To when food was not the enemy,
And loneliness was so rare.
When i could trust my friends to be honest when they said that they care.

To when cigarettes where a no go,
And love didn't seem like a curse.
When you thought failing a class meant it couldn't get worse.

To when you weren't scared to go home,
And your identity was clear.
When gaming was something for fun, not to escape monsters near.

To when making friendships was easy,
And swimming wasn't utter pain.
When going to sleep wouldn't bring terror that made you insane.

To when I was a child,
Innocent and small.
And not a crying mess,
Curled up in a ball.