Embracing the Journey

With each passing year, the days grow shorter,

The light fades, the night grows longer,

We reflect on memories, both good and bad,

As we journey through life, both happy and sad.

We’ve laughed and we’ve cried, we’ve loved and we’ve lost,

We’ve learned and we’ve grown, at whatever the cost,

We’ve faced challenges, we’ve overcome fears,

We’ve been through hardships, but conquered our tears.

Our bodies may ache, and our hair may turn gray,

But our hearts and our minds, are forever at play,

We’ve lived and we’ve learned, and we’ve gathered our grace,

We’ve faced every obstacle, with a smile on our face.

As we grow older, we become wise and refined,

We’ve learned to appreciate life, in every design,

We’ve discovered the beauty, in all that surrounds,

And we’ve learned to embrace change, as it propounds.

We’ve learned to be grateful, for the love that we share,

And we’ve learned to cherish, the moments that are rare,

We’ve learned to forgive, and to let go of hate,

And we’ve learned to appreciate, the simple things that life states.

We’ve learned to be patient, and to live in the present,

To enjoy each moment, and not be so hesitant,

We’ve learned to be humble, and to give more than take,

And to make the most of life, and never make mistakes.

We’ve learned to be kind, and to always be true,

And to stand up for what we believe, and never pursue,

We’ve learned to be strong, and to never give in,

And to fight for what’s right, and never win.

We’ve learned to be hopeful, and to never lose faith,

And to always believe, in a brighter tomorrow’s fate,

We’ve learned to be content, with what we have and what we don’t,

And to appreciate life, with every breath that we’ve got.

So here’s to growing older, and all that it brings,

To the laughter and tears, and the joy that it brings,

To the lessons we’ve learned, and the wisdom we’ve gained,

And to all that we’ve experienced, in this life that remains.

So hold on tight, to the memories that we’ve made,

And never forget, the journey that we’ve played,

For growing older, is a journey that we take,

And it’s a journey that we’ll never regret or forsake.