Candles

When we each were young

We eagerly celebrated

The passing of each year

But, when we get older

And see the end looming

We look upon it with fear

Each birthday cake

Aglow with candles

Lights up the child’s face

But before too long

Seeing so many candles

Seem just a bright disgrace

A year brings another

‘Til we’ve seen so many

We wish that life would move slower

But the young, they just laugh

Make a wish and blow fast

Before the candle burns any lower