The time is now upon me, <br />To once again return, <br />From the realms that I resided, <br />To a place that I can learn. <br /> <br />I come down as an empty sponge, <br />To a life that I must live, <br />Absorbing all the lessons, <br />With the knowledge I can give. <br /> <br />The years start quickly rolling <br />From an infant to a lad, <br />Then, through the teenage years of fun, <br />Such a joyous time I had. <br /> <br />I’ve seen my children all grown up, <br />With children of their own, <br />And looking back with pride and joy, <br />At the seeds that I have sown. <br /> <br />When my learning span is over <br />And I reach my final day. <br />I will gather up the knowledge, <br />And move forward on my way.<br /><br />John Griffiths<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/birth-18/
