Time

I was young and blind once upon a time.

I lived for the moment, they came and passed me by.

Here I lay lonely in reflection as my hair is Grey.

Lovers embraces, foolish stunts and hearty laughter.

Friends of old and family gone on to the next adventure.

When we are young

The days are long, time moves slow

Life gets crazy, work keeps piling

You blink and decades have gone.

Should of stopped to smell the flowers.

Laid in bed with you for one more hour.

Missed moments falling through these fingers

Like shadows fading away

The grass appears less vibrant

Blue skies are blurry to these old eyes

When did the dog slow down and sleep all day

Music is not what it used to be

I'm a stranger within my own story

These bones sure do ache

When we get older

Life flashes by and by

Who hit fast forward while I blinked?

Everywhere you look wrinkles appear

Time moves faster but you slow down

Where did last week go?

Now the kids have kids and we have a big quiet house.

We used to go to weddings and now its mostly goodbyes.

Soon its time to punch the clock for the last time.

What to do now with no master

Time to learn through child's eyes

Stop and smile and watch people hurry on by