Realization Dawns

It was only yesterday,
when i went to a new place called School;
Where we saw the world of black and white,
and where 'master ji' would cane us fools;

 Very soon I was the big boy of the house,
who had to get a job and step out;
Thrilled I was, for I was getting a salary,
post and perks made me swell with pride without a doubt!

 Next I was asked to marry this lady,
who brought little kids in my life;
Made me quit my cigar and scotch,
had to bend down for she was the wife!

 Then she worried of the kids getting settled,
luckily we found beautiful brides;
Next we got the "happy news",
they said it was time for gray hair to not hide;

 Today I'm retired and apparently live in peace,
but what's not peaceful is the thought,
That when did I grow this old?
just when "aah now we're oldies" lose its sarcasm?

 When did my life even for once stop being directed by what I was expected to do?
Just when did I have the chance to live, live for myself?

 Studied otherwise I'd get no job,
took a job for we needed to pay the bills,
Got married for it was time,
raised kids 'cause their granny had to see them!

 Don't take this to be a bitter regret,
for those years remain very dear;
What unsettles me is the difficult to accept fact,
that I'm old, and this I can't bear;

 My time is gone
and undoubtedly I took it for granted..... 
But to my sons I say 
Learn when you still have time, Live when you really can!

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