Like a rose bud,
our lives stretch
out towards the
sun, giver of life.
We believe we are
beautiful; forever
young and majestic.
Soon we realise
that what we were
is not what we are!
Our tiny minds
create a powerful
illusion of eternity,
a picture of infinity.
We are immortal!
We are magnificent!
We are the essence
of perfection.
We believe to be the artist
and artefact of our
destiny.
Forever fresh!
Forever young!
Forever….
Our minds maintain
that image, but our bodies
fade away . Our youth
crumbles under
the merciless impact of time.
Hence we are no more!