Bring Another Day

Another birthday, another year gone by As I come ever closer to my ultimate end I've been trodden under foot and held up high Made many an enemy, experienced true friends I've made mistakes, oh mistakes I've made But lessons learned, helped create this man I've cried hard and worked harder, laughed and played Each chapter of life, I better understand Helped to gain wisdom and clearer of mind The struggles built strength, so I could hold my own The journey of life leads each of us to a different find Battle weary and no longer willing to throw stones They say youth is wasted on the young, it still stands true Age brings weary, have the will but not much might The children have energy but ignorant what to do Our wisdom is earned, we've walked into light So another day turns to weeks, in a blur another decade But I have to say I'm glad for everyday of my life I have new memories though some old ones fade I enjoyed every tear, every laugh, all the smiles and the strife I've created a legacy through my children for sure I've created art through words I have wrote I've brought laughter but still want to bring cure To all the lost souls, help them with the burden they tote As an elder its my duty to teach and pass lessons No matter how hard headed the youth can be Teach them to enjoy all of the earths real blessings Like passion, heart and true dignity