Moments of a Lifetime

Age 15: While in springtime: We spent our days in school But found the time to laugh and play And, sometimes bent the rule(s) - With only childish escapades To satisfy our Fool; But, day by day without delay Time would renew then fade away. And, Moments that we held so dear Now Memories - some faint, some clear. Age 35: While in summer: We raised a family And planned to make the world our own For everyone to see - With few imperfect harmonies To upset what might be; But, week by week without delay Time would renew then fade away. And, Moments that we held so dear Now Memories - some faint, some clear. Age 55: While in autumn: We settled into age And as we watched our children grow We turned another page - With firmly planted certainties To fortify our sage; But, month by month without delay Time would renew then fade away. And, Moments that we held so dear Now Memories - some faint, some clear. Age 75: Now in winter: We review all we've seen And even though mistakes were made We'll settle for the cream - With satisfying sentiments To dulcify our dreams; But, year by year without delay Time will renew then fade away. And, Moments that we've held so dear Now Memories - some faint, some clear.