I remember back when I was a boy, how simple life seemed to my friends and I . Our daily existance revolved around school, homework, toys and TV, not always in that order. My wish was to be old enough so my parents, and elders, could not tell me what to do. Boy I can't wait till summer. Time is going so slow.............
Before you knew it, I was in High School. Really cool. Only a few people attempted to tell me what to do, it was occasionally, & many times a reminder, or request. I can drive by myself. I'm old enough to fight for my country, and I have now experienced this thing called "Love". My friends are still the same, we've become closer, and we now spend time as "couples". Hummmm, interesting, but true, it's not just the guys anymore. We now have a new addition to people who attempt to guide us. They are called "Significant Others". I can't wait until I'm old enough to be on my own, and make decisions for myself, without inteference and asking permission. Time is passing quickly..........
Its 4 years later, I'm now out of College. They call it 21, and a man. I can vote, drink, and have the same rights as every adult in this great US of A . I'm looking for a job in my profession of choice, and ready to take on the world. In no time at all, I realize that in my professional position, I take more orders, from more people, than ever before. My girlfriend wants to move in, her parents, and mine, are asking when the wedding is, and boy is my plate full. I can't wait till I'm on my own and no one to tell me what to do.Time is passing quickly........
Where has the time gone, I'm 30 something, married, 2 children, a house, dog & cat. Whewww, just spoke with one of my childhood friends. Its been some time since we were in each others company. Too many things, not enough days, not enough hours. I'm still taking orders in a variety of ways. My choices are limited due to wife, children & responsibilities. Each day is a blur. I have the whole week already planned for me. Days seem like seconds, years like days. My wish has come and gone. I'm over 21, head of the household, yet, I still have to listen and at times obey. Just for the sake of "Peace of Mind". Time is passing quickly.............
Don't know how, but today is my 50th birthday. My son & daughter are married. I'm planning my retirement. It's a chore to be a single parent again. The misses & I have to learn anew what its like being a couple without children. It's been so many years I can't recall how this works. My children need us to babysit, and our son needs assistance with the house renovations. They're expecting again. Geezzz, I can't wait until all the grandchildren are grown, and I can finally do what I want. Time is passing quickly..............
I've retired now and its seems like a year ago I was in 5th grade wishing for my age and independence. Well I have my age, and know what I realize? Over the past 50+ years the only thing I didn't do was enjoy any part of each day. I awoke to scoot to work, I can home to eat & sleep. I raised my kids and saved for their education. Damn, I never relaxed during early morning traffic and enjoyed the fresh air and peace. I rarely walked in the evening and took notice of the other homes on my block, or what the kids were playing. I never noticed how a leaf fell from a tree in Autumn. How a snow flake landed on earth during a winter storm. Amazing how a wave crashes on the shore every few seconds, yet never looking the same. You see, I'm 65 years old, & the little boy finally got his wish. The sad thing is that I know now I could have had the same wish from day 1. Just wasn't smart enough to figure it out. Time is passing quickly...... And I have learned that quality time, no matter how minimal, lasts forever.
Make all our days important. Enjoy any time given to you, and be thankful for what we have, not for what we lack. You see "Time is passing quickly".