Shades

Through rose colored lenses I peer,
My vision has blurred due to age.
It is filtered by desire and fear,
I am frightened of inevitable change.

Change is integral to a normal life,
Time never slows, it ticks on and on.
Experience the sorrow and strife,
The pain will only make you stronger.

Lift the shade from your eyes
Gaze clearly upon this world.
Do not fear your fear, see through it's disguise.
Reach out! Take what is yours!!