A Hard Pill to Swallow

We went from climbing trees,

to hearing cracking joints when we bend our knees.

As children we would chase lighting bugs in the night,

however now we struggle to run with our muscles so tight.

When did the change begin, and how does one cope?

One asks themselves this as they look through the scope.

Was it the night their beloved injected the fatal venom?

Or the day the doctor prescribed so much medication one became benumbed?

One day a person rouses,

And they are no longer playing with Barbies in playhouses.

Life has advanced and one must grow up,

And take the pill of adulthood with a drink from the life cup.

Learning how to grow up is never easy,

The transition from adolescence to adulthood can cause one to be queasy.

Therefore, it is important to quickly learn the ropes,

Then that way the person can again believe in their hopes.

Once the change has been accepted,

A person will understand that it was not as horrible as they suspected.

Of course, the transformation will be rough,

But the outcome one faces will make it worth it enough.