For Rachel Beard Poem by Lauren Beasley

The days move by
The years slip away
Till all of a sudden,
Your hairs are all gray

Yesterday, it seems,
You wore pigtails and bows
Now the struggles you face
On your own, no one knows

How did this happen?
Where did the time go?
We were just little girls,
Tell me, when did we grow?

The clock will tick on
No matter your pleas
For it to slow down
And give your life ease

Make the most of it now
You can't get it back
But look to the future
What you'll know then, you now lack

As life transitions,
Hold strong to the truth
He will love you forever,
Long after your youth