In the quiet of my mind,
I hear the whispers of a time long gone,
A time when youth was my companion,
And life seemed so simple and carefree.

The memories drift like leaves on the wind,
Faint and elusive, yet still present,
Echoes of laughter, love, and endless possibility,
A world of wonder that once was mine.

But now the years have passed,
And the weight of time bears heavy on my soul,
The dreams of youth have faded,
Replaced by the realities of life.

Yet still, the whispers remain,
A reminder of who I once was,
And who I can still be,
If I hold onto the spirit of my youth.