Time Flies By

Time Flies By
By Kevin L Fairbrother

As we grow older, time just seems to fly
We welcome the new day and in no time
Well, we are looking at the night sky
…
We forget to do what we had just done
We can’t do what we used to, but try
We have to watch our diet both day and night
…
A night sleep is always interrupted
As the medication keeps us awake
And the bladder, well mate- it just won’t wait
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The past we wondered how we coped
Raising a family with a full time job
Now it’s a full time job just remembering
What we need and what someone tells us
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We have no need of a fancy watch
For it would have no hope, of keeping up
So we spend our time living in the past
To stop the time from speeding up
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Crowds of people, create too much noise
And driving in traffic brings us no joy
We look for somewhere quite to hide
 Spend our time saying sorry, I did not hear
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The younger generation doesn’t understand
For they, challenge with what would you, know
The past is so different from what is now
So back in your corner, old man
… 
Growing old is a race to the grave
A race that we will never win
For medication just keeps us going
As we wait our time in a rocking chair
For time means nothing... It, just flies by
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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December 3, 2014 at 4:49 AM
Good morning Kev. You portrayed an interesting view of time by touching on it with your own style. I've read some of your works here and see that you enjoy expressing views on the natural world. Good for you. Keep up the good work. I also see that you are new to Soup. Welcome! We look forward to reading and commenting on your material. Good luck. Earl
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December 2, 2014 at 8:38 AM
Nice job, Kev. You've managed to make me laugh and feel utterly depressed at the same time!!
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