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Time
Time is something that we have barely taken notice of. It passes by in a flash or streams by in a slow wave. Either way, its there. It threads between us and into our lives, letting us grow and letting us die.
We have memories that seem they only happened yesterday, when in reality, they happened 4 years ago. The grandparents you once knew at the tender age of 3, have now passed on at the early age of 15. The dog you loved and cherished with all your might or the cat that you used to pet as you lay in the sun, is now old and fragile, wilting away in their old age.
The friends you knew when you were young, they have now grown up and started their own families. The parents you always fought with when you were younger, almost over every little thing, they are sitting in a chair, unable to move as they did all those years ago. Soon these memories fade and pass as new ones take their place. Time destroys the youth and wilts you with old. Even if your cat or dog does not live into your whole life, you were in every memory of theirs.
You were there when they were born and there when they came home for the first time. They remember your love and care, the smiles you gave them as they made you laugh. They may not be in your life forever, but you were their whole life. You may have hated your parents or fought with them for as long as you could remember, but it isn't the same with them. They remember when you first lived. They remember the first time you opened your eyes and smiled at them. They remember all the love and devotion they put into you, watching you grow as fast as time took you.
And soon, they realized that they were old and grayed, and you were grown and starting your life. They still remember that as if it were yesterday. Every moment of time you have is not to be forgotten, for it made you who you are today. Cherish every moment you have with all those around you, because one day, you may not have another chance. You may never hear their voice again or see their smile or face.
But remember all the times you loved and felt loved. Remember the times you were young and all was there. For one day, your time may end. But until then, never lose sight of the light, even if you were lost in the dark. Just until time stops for you once more. And before then, time will continue to run for you.
We have memories that seem they only happened yesterday, when in reality, they happened 4 years ago. The grandparents you once knew at the tender age of 3, have now passed on at the early age of 15. The dog you loved and cherished with all your might or the cat that you used to pet as you lay in the sun, is now old and fragile, wilting away in their old age.
The friends you knew when you were young, they have now grown up and started their own families. The parents you always fought with when you were younger, almost over every little thing, they are sitting in a chair, unable to move as they did all those years ago. Soon these memories fade and pass as new ones take their place. Time destroys the youth and wilts you with old. Even if your cat or dog does not live into your whole life, you were in every memory of theirs.
You were there when they were born and there when they came home for the first time. They remember your love and care, the smiles you gave them as they made you laugh. They may not be in your life forever, but you were their whole life. You may have hated your parents or fought with them for as long as you could remember, but it isn't the same with them. They remember when you first lived. They remember the first time you opened your eyes and smiled at them. They remember all the love and devotion they put into you, watching you grow as fast as time took you.
And soon, they realized that they were old and grayed, and you were grown and starting your life. They still remember that as if it were yesterday. Every moment of time you have is not to be forgotten, for it made you who you are today. Cherish every moment you have with all those around you, because one day, you may not have another chance. You may never hear their voice again or see their smile or face.
But remember all the times you loved and felt loved. Remember the times you were young and all was there. For one day, your time may end. But until then, never lose sight of the light, even if you were lost in the dark. Just until time stops for you once more. And before then, time will continue to run for you.
Published 18th May 2014
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