Reflection

**Reflections Through the Years**

**Age 1:**
Oh tiny hands, so soft and new,
Don’t grasp at shadows, in fear, just view.
Yet in a cradle, darkness crept,
A silent burden, while the world slept.

**Age 2:**
With laughter bright, and cheeks so round,
Do not let whispers turn joy to sound.
In playtime’s glow, don’t lose your spark,
But secrets linger, hidden in the dark.

**Age 3:**
Colors splash on every page,
Don’t let troubled thoughts turn your heart to cage.
In crayons bold, let your spirit flow,
Yet shadows whisper things you shouldn’t know.

**Age 4:**
Dance in the breeze, twirl and spin,
But don’t let that smile hide the storm within.
With toys amassed, don’t lose your glee,
Yet a heavy weight lingered silently.

**Age 5:**
In every room, explore and dream,
But watch for cracks in every beam.
Friendships bloom, but feelings clash,
And in silent moments, you feel the crash.

**Age 6:**
The world’s a stage, let laughter ring,
Yet in the silence, pain can sting.
With stories bright and games to play,
But truth and hurt weave in the fray.

**Age 7:**
Shining eyes that spark with light,
But don’t let shadows steal your flight.
In wonder grand, embrace the day,
Yet a cut deep inside pulls joy away.

**Age 8:**
Chasing dreams, you run and glide,
But hidden scars are hard to hide.
With every wish on stars you cast,
There’s weight of memories, shadows from the past.

**Age 9:**
With every heartbeat, hope can soar,
But don’t let sorrow shake your core.
In laughter shared, don’t lose your way,
Yet deeper wounds from words can sway.

**Age 10:**
Embrace the echoes of your song,
But know in silence, something feels wrong.
With eyes so bright, don’t drift from truth,
Yet pain lies heavy, stealing your youth.

**Age 11:**
In every moment, let your heart sing,
But don’t let the silence clip your wings.
With friendships sweet and dreams that gleam,
Yet hidden in shadows, tear at the seam.

**Age 12:**
Stepping forward, into the light,
But know that dark can still ignite.
In every tale that you weave anew,
Don’t lose yourself as you break through.

As years unfurl, the lessons taught,
In a tapestry woven of battles fought.
To each age, I whisper, old and wise,
Embrace the light, and silence the cries.

Skriven av: Ofelia NelsonJones