Isn't it funny how time slips away
Early on, interested in fun things every day

The most significant event in my life was Christmas
Pressing my ear on the frosty window pane only to listen

I would always fall asleep waiting for Rudolph and Santa 
Being tucked snugly in by my bed, by my Nanna 

The adolescent years brought many temptations 
Getting into mischief once t thought I saw satin

Reaching young adulthood, deciding to further my education 
Hard labor seemed to me like total devastation

I Squandered my money on girls and cars
Everywhere I looked I only saw colorful stars

The time came to hunker down. I was the King and wore a crown
Suddenly I was no more a King raising a family and trying not to drown

Money is the only thing on my mind
Most of the time, I was not very kind

Living from vacation to vacation
With not enough time 
Seemingly not getting ahead by not even a dime 

The older I became, the more life’s toll 
Took hold of me
It made me ask if there is more than this to see

My father died. My mother not far behind
Was my successful life only in my mind

Taking time to ponder on my life, I began to cry
Will someone please show me before I die

Not sure why there was such an incredible change
Everything was brighter; nothing looked the same

Having joy in my heart, looking forward to every minute of the day
My family said, Dad, what happened? You are much happier today. 

I did not have an honest answer until I heard God sent His son
To walk with me until my earthly race is won

I bow my head and thank Him every day
For not giving up on me and showing me the way

January 7, 2023
Mark Waldrop