Frames

Time goes on and people change.

Don't judge them on what's left them;

be kind to what remains.

We're just peering at the paintings:

captured moments in their frames.

Don't judge them on what's left them;

be kind to what remains.

Trips Around the Sun

I just turned 20 and my life's ahead of me.

I'm living for the moment I'm finally feeling free.

I'm chasing the horizon, gonna find what life's about;

20 trips around the sun and I'll never tire out.

 

30's now upon me and I'm feeling so refined.

I've reigned the restless spirit and I've quieted the mind.

I've done a lot of running, now it's time to settle down;

30 trips around the sun and I'm starting to feel found.

 

The big 4-0 is coming and it's hitting like a train,

the wrinkles started forming and my knee's all filled with pain.

I guess I'll pick up golfing, trade my favorite beer for wine;

40 trips around the sun, I guess I'm doing fine.

I just passed by 50 and I don't know where it went,

the time it seemed to fly on by no matter how it's spent.

All the joys and wonder and the troubles I've been through;

50 trips around the sun and there's so much left to do.

 

60 years I've walked this earth, what adventures I have had,

it wasn't always easy, but the worst days weren't that bad.

Looking back I only think of times so well and good;

60 trips around the sun and I'm living as I should.

 

70 came and went and I'm really slowing down.

I'm sitting now more peacefully, seeing beauty all around.

I have such great perspective, with all that I have seen.

70 trips around the sun and so much life between.

 

80's now approached me but my days aren't quite yet done.

Though my body is much older, my life's still filled with fun.

I can't say for certain now what's coming around the bend;

80 trips around the sun and I'd love to go again.