You are born
The fuse on your rocket is lit
As you go through life
All through childhood
All through adolescents
Learning lessons
Relating to others
Learning your voice
Learning the tools to succeed
And
All the while the fuse gets closer and closer to the rocket
Finally you graduate high school
The rocket takes off
Zooming into the sky
Higher and higher it climbs
As you navigate adulthood
Starting a career
Having a family
Through the highs and lows
The rocket keeps climbing
Finally (hopefully at an old age)
The rocket explodes
Life is no more