We are the success
of a one-hit wonder.
During our intro,
the beat of our hearts is found.
Strangers tune in to the sound of
our first words on their car radios.
Our chorus plays out as
we make up our own childhood games.
Strangers snap their fingers to
our catchy tune of doing and pulling hair.
Those who know the words sing about
the adventures we have while our mothers gossip.
New listeners just hum along to
the sound of academic and athletic achievements.
Few start to dance with partners to
the melody of growing up.
Soon enough, we are at the top of the charts by
sharing our story of graduation through song.
Our compact discs skip.
Our mp3 files are corrupt.
Our radios lose connection.
Sooner than we realize, generations pass.
Our grandchildren are together,
listening to their favorite songs.
Our grandchildren are together,
snapping their fingers to the melody of our lives.
Where did the time go?