Forever Young Poem by Thomas dockery

hands full sorrow hidden in the pockets of tomorrow
I walk down the road watching my childhood unfold
days spent in the sun so full of laughter and fun
friends all around to pick me up when I fall down

seasons turn as I take another step off the curb
in the blink of an eye the smiles and laughter die
alone and shivering I look around for a memory
I cross to the other side to find the street has died

looking both ways I walk to the center of the road
no car in sight. The sun is setting and growing cold
I start to run for my life to find any friend in sight
Start growing tired as I reach the corner of my life

Did I leave my childhood behind. Or is this all a lie
became what I feared. Traded the laughter for tears
how do I get back to the road that leads the way home
can life get better.Can I find myself and stay young forever