None of us
Want to acknowledge
Getting older
But there comes a time
When it's unavoidable

Waking up early is never fun
But once it's painful
You know
The aches and pains that weren't earned
Are here to stay

Sometimes it's just realizing
The world is different
A moment to consider
What the hell happened
What did I miss?

Understanding that you were there
Through the entire span
And that much time
Passed and eluded you
Walked up to your doorstep
Knocked, and said
"Hey, I hope you hadn't forgotten about me!"

*******!!!  
Ten years have blown by
Just like that!?!
After the initial shock is gone
It makes sense
The aches and pains were earned

There is a reason the days pass differently
Getting a little older
Comes with it's own blessings