You are 81You don't remember the last day you played outside as a kidthe girlfriend that upended your entire world is just a yearbook entry now You are reminded to take a breath and enjoy that you received things you only hoped for But you know human nature doesn't allow you to stop wanting what's next Until it happens You are 81You go to buy an energy efficient lightbulb for the burnt out one in your closet The box says "15 years of usage"The company, lying or not, boasts this claim in bright letters with superfluous exclamation points 15 years You open up your phone and google "average lifspan of an American"77.5 You look below at the cheaper version that doesn't claim any longevity No more "I can't wait until-"because the end of that thought is "" You realize every experience isn't a "this could be your last-"It is a "this is your last-" Your last time buying lightbulbs