The Circle

I cried before knowing to sing,

Now I sing out my pain.

I stumbled before I could walk,

Now I run so that I can falter.

I learned to write before understanding,

Now my understandings are scribbled.

I spoke before thinking,

Now my thoughts are silent.

I made friends to share my feelings,

Now we fear to reveal them.

I drank to enjoy more,

Now I try to enjoy, to remain sober.

I loved to look at that face,

Now I observe others, so I can avoid contact.

I worked to earn money,

Now I earn money to keep myself busy.

I married because I fell in love,

Now I love my spouse, so that I don't end up with someone else.

We bore kids to complete the family,

Now we are in our corner, while they complete The Circle.