The Carousel of Life
It's unsettling inside-
These forced and unforeseen Goodbyes
That swing, and hit you in the gut
And don't feel right, or fair enough...
But no sunshine, is without storms
And good things end, as we've been warned
And sadly, we can't change or fight
With the impermanence of life...
We can trust that life is short
And let each cycle run its course...
And simply vow, to make the best
Of every second we have left
Time can meet us, unprepared-
Who, why, what- it doesn't care
So every hug, and kiss, and laugh
Should count as if they were our last
As with everything that flows
The tide will freely come and go
And sadness can transcend, with grace
To peace, with all that comes our way
So I will hurt, but I won't dwell...
I'll wipe my tears, and wish you well
And strive on bravely, as I ride
The Carousel of Life.