Won't You?

Won’t you share a story
of a time that has gone
the story of our youth
when we had wings to fly

Won’t you tell a tale
of a place where we were safe
the tale of a neighbourhood
where everyone knew your name

Won’t you paint a picture
of a box of favourite toys
the picture of your childhood
full of things that once were treasures

Won’t you perform a play
of characters you once knew
the play about your elders
to whom respect was always paid

Won’t you score a symphony
of the sounds from your past
the symphony of your family
with all of their highs and lows