Old Enough

Old Enough
© N Noël May 2009


I’m old enough to know right from wrong
Old enough to cry
Experienced my share of sorrow
I’ve seen someone die

Old enough to have been in love once
And yes maybe twice
Seen the rising of the sun
From coast to coast and mountain high

Smelled the morning air of sea
Yes I’ve eaten a whole pie
Watched enough T.V. to know
The good shows have long passed us by

Old enough to see time pass
And know it won’t return
Take no moment for granted
With age that’s what I’ve learned

Old enough to appreciate family
Through good and bad times
Learned how to say “I love you”
Hug and apologize
Learned the words “I’m sorry”
Will surpass my pride

Breathe in each day as if it were my last
Won’t look back with regret
Old enough to know must treat Life with respect
Each moment that we are given
Give your all don’t hold back.