Lifetime

Summer day
New life burst forth
From Mother's womb
I cried.

Child's brave world
Much is learned
Mistakes made
I tried.

Almost adult
One now two
Then three
Eyes wide.

Alone again
Back to two
Grandchildren and you
By my side.

Long life over
Creator is near
Smile on my face
I died.

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