Im Here Now Somehow

Something happens, a thought forms, I'm alive First memory, looking from my pram, at the sky Not a clue where I came from, don’t actually care So this is life, reality, I’ve just become self aware Bouncing instinctively, whilst breathing on reflex As time goes by, I start to imitate moving objects Bonding with family and friends, in tears and joy For the moment at least, just chewing on my toys Then comes early education, perplexing traditions Must be kept in check, as I make innate decisions Turned out a mischievous child, borderline liability But falls and injury, bring me sense of vulnerability Meanwhile random events, appear out of the blue People start dying, I notice babies being born too Curiously asking questions, getting same answers Told about heaven and hell, emphasis on the latter Sometimes wish I could go back, change my ways But whats the point, life would simply be on replay Only get one chance as a child, it’s better than none And at the end of the day, is over quick as it begun. By David Kavanagh