A Life Unraveled

I wake with thoughts that lingered through the night, Questioning my existence, a relentless fight. Childhood days, carefree and bright, Now a distant memory, a bittersweet sight. Little did I know, those joyful times, Would one day bring tears and nostalgic rhymes. Not a single night passes without a thought, A doubtful mind, tension forever brought. They call this adult life, a never-ending test, Stressing day and night, living paycheck to rest. Bills to pay, and pills to sleep, A life that's lost its innocence, its beauty deep. Echo Wilder