THAT WAS THEN AND THIS IS NOW

Wet streets and pavements were part of my youth
Waiting outside for an empty telephone booth 
Men in suits to watch the Saturday game 
Everyone knew each other by their name 

Neighbours would stop me and say hello 
Always with a bag of sweets readily on show
Women would be round with a freshly made cake
With alterations on dresses they just had to make

How things have changed in our world today 
Kids nowadays don't have the time to play 
Too busy looking what is on their phone 
Know it all before they are old and grown