when we were young

 

When we were young

We were so innocent and care free

Running wild in the village

Chasing dogs and cats

The villages were the scenes

Of protection and learning

Without the hassle of issues

We could ignore the adult world

When we were young

We could play truant

We could tell lies and hide

Only the canes would fly

A few strokes to show

A low esteem and shame

But for a while in the day

Then the young would return

When we were young

Climbing rambutan trees

Chasing the humming birds

Catching the fire-flies

Playing top spinning

Playing marbles and coins

Playing ping-pong and street football

Swimming in the former mining pond

The sunset changed

The day we grew

Facing the world at large

Remembering the years we were young