memories of childhood

spring up in my mind

that creates this hollow feeling

deep inside

it reminds me

of happier times—

times where i was

carefree and full of smiles

these times

that i bury deep in my mind

because they remind me

of times i'll never get back

the remind me

that i'm closer to my end

and there's no going back

no matter how much i wish

that time would freeze

there's only going forward from here

and that terrifies me more than it should