We come in crying, with a bang
The world barely bats an eye
Just another baby, another mouth to feed.
We grow up quickly, grow up loudly,
Yelling and screaming, demanding attention,
But no one takes the time to notice.
We blossom as teenagers, shining in the spotlight,
Being big, and bright, wanting everyone to see,
But everyone else wants the same thing.
We work hard, pounding out the years,
Slaving over a cluttered desk in a busy office,
Just a dispensable worker in a dead-end job.
We get old and dull, softly life drains away,
As we watch the young flurry by,
No one caring if you live or die.
We slip out silently, not making a whisper,
And the world crumples in grief,
Sobbing its anguish as raindrops fall from the sky.
When we want to be loud, be noticed, be seen,
No one takes a second glance,
No one has the time.
But when we're gone, we are missed,
Because everything we do so well,
Now will go undone.
© JCO
