Time flows

Time keeps flowing.
Years drifting by.

Family, friends, companions, sharing and enriching souls.
Some are near, others are far, too many have passed beyond.
All kindred spirits, close in the mind's eye.

Time keeps flowing.
Years drifting by.

What does it add up to, all these years?
Are they only gifts from nature, as the sun goes 'round?
Or something more, as we walked together along paths too short.
Some before us have done history proud, or so the books say.
Most signature don't remain past the tomb.
All have activities, laughs, conversations, eye contacts, life's spices.

Time keeps flowing.
Years drifting by.

Seasons slipping with calendar page turning.
New Years, Easter, 4th July, Halloween, Christmas.
Joys with friends and family celebrate birthdays, another year older.

Time keeps flowing.
Years drifting by.
Where have they all gone.