Life

New and fresh, smells so sweet
Soft and gentle, innocent it seems.
Days of birth are happy times, times of giggles
Laughter and nursery rhymes.

Than comes teens with difficulties galore
Mom and dad screaming and slamming the door
Misunderstandings and tears it brings
Along with growing and learning things.

Finally it comes though I thought it never would
Confident and sure I’ve reached adulthood.
I enjoy my new life with its wisdom and fun
Only to learn it was short, it’s almost done!

Just when I thought I knew it all
Along comes old age and a great pitfall.
I don’t see things like I used to see
Where did life go? How can this be?

Life is short, but can be sweet
Live every day with love and belief.
Raise great kids and carry them through
Before you know it, they’ll carry you.