Time And Tide Waits For No One

We tread this earth with its timeless mansions of labyrinth
Make our mark with many a tale to tell...  the fruits of our loins bear witness
What a grand entrance in the scheme of things so lucky to be born
Life is a gift to savor.... Reckless in youth yet so much appreciated for senior years

Collectable treasures of memories stored away.. They mark our very existence
Countless sunshine days and moonlit nights scattered with a zillion stars
Weave their way through our very own planetarium of awesome sight
Wonders too complex to measure yet ours for the taking and making of dreams

How high is that mountain.. too low be the valley before us
Yet we survive the many slings and arrows of discontent
Allowing ourselves the joyful time of living amongst this complex
Tapestry of life.. It's wonders to perform

The time comes for us all when the tide goes out and never returns
Strength of defiance we cling on to this driftwood of longevity
Bold as brass the final corner is fought... For as long as it takes
Tick Tock goes the giant clock.. It's time to meet and greet our nemesis.