Half Way There
by Tammy Jann
2020
How many seasons have there been
in the calendar pages of my life
I was born and I had bloomed
now I'm nearing the fall of my time
Stuck in the middle of my days
wondering what there is left to do
the finish line's around the bend
makes me anxious and confused
Back in the spring, when I was young
full of big dreams trying out new skills
seeking love and earning pride
for everything I said and fulfilled
My imagination was so grand
my thoughts swept me off my own feet
I was fearless, indestructible
looking back it all seemed so sweet
Chorus
The end is near
that's what I fear
does middle age
have my foot in the grave
I may be slow
it's down the road
to be fair
I'm only Half way There
days of summer flew by fast
spent laughing, and making connections
throwing parties having fun
until I found my forever affection
for better or for worse, it's lots of work
with the children in tow
parenting touched my heart
the hardest part was watching them go
I'm feeling chills from this fall
alone and old in this empty nest
it's not the same, too much change
and I wonder if I've done my best
slowing down looking around
digging deep down in my soul
I sure will explore the world
before I get to the end of my road
Chorus
The end is near
that's what I fear
does middle age
have my foot in the grave
I may be slow
it's down the road
to be fair
I'm only Half way There