Blink Of An Eye

Childhood came and went so quickly

The blink of an eye and Baseball games were over

Bicycle rides with my best friends

Replaced by my solo rides to stay healthy and fit

I won't look back and say "what if"

I am happy with my life the way it is

A better time may not have been had

But I'm where I need to be and where I'm needed

Growing up and growing older

Decisions made  and taking full ownership

Life as I knew it was suddenly changed

Fatherhood at a very young age

My girlfriend and future wife was not what she claimed

She lied and deceived and is now deranged

Clinically psychotic or so it was named

I gave it all and was left with no change

If I could change my world from yesterday

I would have tried to be healthier at a younger age

Years of abuse have caught up to me

My body hurts but I still push through

Looking over the hill I see 

So much ground to cover and things to do

Working until retirement dates

Freedom to climb that hill with ease and grace

I see today as a payment towards tomorrow

Being in good standing the rewards shall too follow

Giving back what has been given to me

Appreciative for my family

Love and support at every turn

We never burn bridges for our returns

I seek out that tranquility that comes from inside

This mind of mine that tries to confide

Allowing loved ones to get in close

Being a burden when it's just showing love

I let you in my kitchen door

Where the flames have erupted and I'm out of water