The Seasons of Life

Life changes as the seasons do, first our youth along with spring As all earthly things begin to wake, our life also has its beginning Birds spread their wings and learn to fly, green grass reaches for the sky We do the same while we can, never stopping to ask why Like teens do, the summer too, never stops to rest While they last, we think these years will somehow be our best Things are in bloom, we take long days cues Our bodies growing, thinking life lasts forever too With middle age, brings routine, as does the coming of fall Families, work and getting gray, as leaves turn color after all We find those things that we love dear, and bring them near As all migrating things, do year after year But the end of life, along with winter's chill If prepared for, can be better still Like wild things do, gather things you know You need and spend it sitting by the fire's glow ©Donna Jones