Time

By Travis Chambers

When we are young the years edge by.
8 years slowly turns to 9
As if waiting for us to soak up everything we possibly can.
13 years rolls into 14 and soon 15.
Some say now is the time to plan your life.

As we start gaining knowledge
Time starts gaining speed.
28 years becomes 29 and before long 30.
The responsibility piles up on our shoulders,
Almost too much to bear but we get through it.
70 turns to 71 then becomes 72.
Our cup of experience overflows into our family and friends

If we are lucky we live even longer to
97 and then 98 and 99.
You have nearly lived for a century
And now Times slows down so you may enjoy your last days with your family.