Life

Life begins with the shrill screech of a child. With first steps and laughs.

Life begins with first holidays and birthdays. With pictures and tears.

Life begins with love and hope. With sadness and smiles.

Life meets its middle with football games and summer camps. With realizing who you are and dying to find out more.

Life meets its middle with first dates and kisses in the dark. With school dances and movie theaters.

Life meets its middle with road trips and heartbreaks. With dance competitions and library books galore.

Life ends with hospital visits and broken down hearts. With no hope and late night cries.

Life ends with goodbye plans and nothing left. With cold hands and funeral plans.

Life ends with tearful goodbyes and last breaths.