When I was young

I had not a care

Time was not rushed 

No need to be anywhere

Every day was fun and adventurous it seemed

Then came the time to educate me

That time moved slowly

And was not nearly as fun 

In fact

I couldn’t wait for that time to be done

After graduation I felt I was free

Little did I know

 Time was turning on me

Searching for a job

 Maybe a career

Need to pay bills

Meet deadlines that near

Wishing that time would pick up its pace

It seemed to creep by

Like a marathon race

Now I am older 

No longer employed

I find myself thinking

Of the life I enjoyed

Looking back now I realize

One thing is true

Time was not slow

It really flew

So if you’re still young 

With not a care

Cherish your time

In this world that we share!!