Life Cycle

I was there, I saw you

crawl feebly from the

primeval darkness

from that fetid glue into

the fledgling pale light,

I watched you

take breath stand erect

listen,

grow strong

I looked on as one by one you

vanquished foes, danger

removed threats formed alliances

fed yourself from the land

grew stronger

I listened as you sought

knowledge, built machines

and buildings,

I watched you rest

contented, as you became

strongest

I am here as you watch

the march of time, in vain,

powerless

the only thing that will

ultimately consume you and

take your strength

Published by grahamrsherwood