when you’re young
time doesn’t really seem to matter.
why worry about the future
when everything’s served on a platter.

but as you grow older
and time begins to disappear,
you start to realize
running out is your biggest fear.

how much time is left
before today turns into back then?
how much time is left
before you never see her again?

a lot of the times
that’s just how our lives play out.
part of growing up
is learning to live without.