The only ones fearing to leave a phase of life lived, <br />To move on and accept that which 'is'... <br />Are the ones disbelieving those who have aged and matured... <br />Have done it without a thought of doing it to offend. <br />Since all that is granted and blessed with life to live, <br />Must experience each step of it... <br />Regardless if many find this to regret. <br />With more than just a few attempting to reject the aging process. <br /> <br />'They are not who they 'use' to be. <br />I remember years ago they were different people.' <br /> <br />~And I remember being in elementary school. <br />Some of the 'kids' I knew are STILL there.~ <br /> <br />'Well... <br />I can respect that. <br />At least they are down to Earth. <br />Some people have changed so much, <br />I don't know who they are anymore.' <br /> <br />~Perhaps... <br />There is 'something' adult about them now. <br />You know... <br />Grown, accountable and responsible people. <br />Believe it or not, <br />I t happens.~ <br /> <br />'Yeah, <br />But... <br />Overnight? '<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/not-who-they-use-to-be/
