The Hour Glass

Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands No cares, no worries just fun and play Knows that there will be other days Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands Responsibilities, homework if you please Busy, busy as little bees Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands Dances, parties, stay out late College will soon be the fate Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands College fun in the fall Just out having a ball Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands Down the isle in the dream gown Wearing her royal crown Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands Children gathered around Like mother hen's clicking sound Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands Wave good-bye, the last is gone Have started their own family homes Swiftly flows the sand Bumping other grains as it lands Empty nest, can now really rest, Here comes God's best