Don'T Blink

Looks at the world with curious eyes The only purpose is to feed and sleep Responds happily to gentle touch Babes don't see the world deep. Learning to try and succeed Learning to try and fail Emitting their first sounds with meaning Toddlers for the world set sail. Putting pen to paper and making crooked shapes That grown ups call words No worries yet for them to face Children still free as birds. Temptations, pressure, worries, and stress Longing, loss, and first loves Wondering what is in store for them Teenagers reach for stars above. Jobs and children keeping them busy Responsibilities on their backs Spouse and friends' loves keeping them strong Adult's burden only slightly slack. Looking back at all those years Of joy and laughter and pain Elders say don't blink your eyes Or you'll miss the whole darn thing.