The Awakening
Within the confines of an hourglass
Are the days of my life like sand
My hopes, my fears, my heartfelt dreams
Sifting through, yet never planned
Carnival clowns and kool-aid smiles
Bright sunny days that turned to rain
The flutter of a heart in love
Moments cherished and times of pain
The falling granules never cease
Continually dropping one by one
Creating a mountain of memories
Places I've gone and things I've done
As I watch this timely splendor
I see my reflection in the glass
Lines have formed above my brow
My treasured youth is now my past
A past that was dark and troubled
A time when I had lost my way
Following a path of uncertainty
A soul misguided and led astray
I have seen the reaper many times
He is the master of disguise
He told me of immortality
And and array of enchanting lies
He clouded my mind with temptations
Created a realm of make believe
I prayed for the strength to turn away
From choices with no reprieve
Be gone! Oh Master of Darkness
I recognize your fatal calls
It is true one day you will have me
But not before the last grain falls
My days on this earth are numbered
I cannot change whats meant to be
The times I fly, the times I fall
They're all apart of my destiny
I realize now there is no stillness of time
The hourglass I cannot turn
Mother Earth cradle me in your arms
Show me now what I've yet to learn
Embrace me when the sky grows dark
Rejuvenate me with the Dawn
Introduce me to all your beauty
For far too soon, It'll all be gone
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