Dear Time

 It does make some of us sentimental, and grateful.

Dear time On this fair occasion I’d like to say you given me More than what you’ve taken Hey time Working well together I know it’s not forever We’ll both be moving on Look what I’ve collected A little box of memories Somewhat disconnected Tied with twine Each a small remembrance One inside the other On rewind, tonight I find them Dimmed by wine Hey time Thank you for the lovers The ones that went astray and Thank you for the one that stayed Hey time Accepting of each other Hold off on that buzzer For a little while Look what I’ve collected A little box of memories Somewhat disconnected Tied with twine Each a bit of color Winter, spring, fall and summer Set to burn, they return, a warm blue flame Dear time You know I’m at your service Thank you for the extra heartbeats I’m not so sure I earned them Dear time I heard you are efficient I cancelled my physician Whatever you decide How much have I forgotten? In the little box of memories Edges start to soften Lose their shine Each a little wonder A faded watercolor All unsigned, on standby In my mind Look what I’ve collected A little box of memories Somewhat disconnected Tied with twine Could I trade them in for A visit with my mom and dad Or throw the ball with my old dog One more time Hey time Look at what you made me Sentimental Slightly crazy Dear time On this fair occasion I’d like to say you given me More than what you’ve taken Dear time