Shifting Gears

When life becomes a winding road

And the path ahead seems unclear

Sometimes we must embrace the change

And shift gears without fear

In youth, we start off in first

Eager and full of delight

Our dreams and passions fuel us

As we speed toward the light

But as we age and gain more experience

The road begins to twist and turn

We must downshift and navigate

As new lessons we must learn

The middle years bring challenges

And we shift to third or fourth

Families, careers, and obligations

Loom like mountains to be crossed

But as we crest the top, we see

A vista that takes our breath away

We shift into overdrive

And take in all life has to say

The road may curve and wind again

And our gears may have to change

But we keep moving forward

Because life is always in range

So when the journey feels uncertain

And we're not sure what to do

Just take a deep breath, shift gears

And let life guide you through.

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