Youthful

You're only young once

An old woman said to me

But how do you know when you are old?

I asked, inquisitively

For one day you were young

And then next you find out you are old?

With many years under your belt

And stories to be told?

Or is there a specific wrinkle

That you wait to see

That tells you that you're old now?

I ask, unapologetically

No, sweet child, there isn't one thing

She softly enlightens me

You'll know when the time's right

She answers, unequivocally

For one day when you're older

You'll look back upon your youth

And you'll realise you are far removed

Only then you'll see the truth

It will become apparent

Of how quickly time will pass

For you are only young once

And you'll realise it won't last