Rushing Your Life Away

You are racing down the
Highway of life
Swiftly passing by
All of the beauty
That has been placed before you
You are quickly passing by
Those that you should meet
Those that would give you love
And those that would teach you much
You rush here
Rush there
No time to slow down
You are rushing
Down your life
Each day
Quicker than the day before
No time for doing the things
You have wanted to do
No time for even yourself
For you have a deadline to meet
And you quickly rush toward it
Passing by so much
That would bring you happiness
You are passing by
All the wonders
That you should see
You have no time
For you want to reach
Your destination
Before it is too late
And your only destination
Is your last breath
And then what.

Gail Adams