Betrayed by Age

We arrive in the world tiny and soft,

our bodies just beginning to move.

So much to learn as we grow,

not knowing what lies ahead.

First, we crawl, and then we walk,

stumbling with our first steps.

It seems so hard when we start,

but soon it is done without thought.

Childhood years filled with games,

we run, jump and skip with ease.

Our young bodies are strong and agile,

there is nothing we cannot do.

From teen years to adulthood,

we challenge or bodies along the way.

School sports, learning to ski and more,

Our strength continues to build.

As we begin to slide into middle years,

we give little thought to aging.

Our bodies remain strong and able,

as our children keep us on the move.

Time passes quickly before our eyes,

like magic we reach a new stage.

Our younger bodies once limber and agile,

surprise us they begin to transform.

Try as we might, the day will come,

when things are not as easy as before.

We walk, stretch and push ourselves,

to be as strong as we once were.

In disbelief we feel betrayed by age, 

and will push our bodies each day.

We will reminisce about our youthful days,

and realize how fortunate we were.