I’ve been doing some Spring cleaning lately; while going through some old boxes, I came across a very special letter from my Uncle which was sent to me 16 years ago. My Uncle has since passed away.
He loved writing poetry and short stories; he sent this letter to me in hopes I could possibly turn his poem into a song. I had written a couple of songs during this time; I suppose I was just trying to find my creative edge, he encouraged me and I was grateful.
Keeping in mind, my Uncle comes from an older generation who had the privilege of witnessing all sorts of changes this World has gone through. Once he retired, he chose to live a very quiet life, so when he wrote this letter to me, his references are from a very different time.
I’d like to share with you his poem; I wasn’t able to turn this poem into a song while he was here with us, but perhaps I can dedicate this post to him and honor his “writing” and “creativity” using The Good Vibes Only Roadshow platform. There is a message in his writing.
Funny Paper World
It’s a Funny Paper World
The one that we live in,
It’s a Funny Paper World
A World so full of sin
Spaceships in the air
Satellites in Outer Space
Our leaders are pulling hair
God help the Human Race
Atari games for our children
and porno shows at night
Makes a person sort of wonder
Are we wrong or are we right
It’s a Funny Paper World
The one that we live in,
It’s a Funny Paper World
A World so full of sin
We lost all sense of morals
We traveled fast to space
In this funny paper World
God help the human race
The message: I took the time to read his poem/song, and I can’t help but think of how, at his age, his generation, we shared one major thing in common – he was wanting a different World to live in.
It just goes to show you, we all want the same thing in our lives – Peace, Happiness, Joy, Respect, and much more!
Times have changed, but yet times have remained the same in certain areas.
With Good Vibes Only I Wish You Peace 😊
