One less day

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I'm not afraid of getting older
I'm one less day from dying young
I see the light go past my shoulder
I'm one less day from dying young

I see my life
Like a train with a one-way track
I've made mistakes
And I couldn't take 'em back
And I've been runnin' 'round in circles
'Til I'm dizzy, I can't lie
But every night I go to sleep's
A day that I survive

I'm not afraid of getting older
I'm one less day from dying young
I see the light go past my shoulder
I'm one less day from dying young

And I've seen my friends
Fall away before their time
And I've been afraid
That I may follow in their light
So I drink and love and whisper
All the things I know are right
Someday, I will leave this world
But maybe not tonight

I'm not afraid of getting older
I'm one less day from dying young
I see the light go past my shoulder
I'm one less day from dying young
I'm one less day from dying young (yeah!)

All my life I have been wandering
Burning up my candle like my time just won't end
And I'll keep burning 'til there's nothing left
Praying that tomorrow I can do it all again
And if I get tomorrow, I will do it all again

I'm not afraid of getting older
I'm one less day from dying young
And I see the light go past my shoulder
I'm one less day from dying young

I'm not afraid of getting older
I'm one less day from dying young
I see the light go past my shoulder
I'm one less day from dying young
(From dying young!)
I'm one less day from dying young
(From dying young!)
Hey!

P.S. I'm not afraid of getting older. 

People around me, on their birthdays, often say "I am still 18", "I am 18+", "I am 20 nth times". Perhaps, they are just having fun but it is still a thought-provoking observation. It makes me deeply think about how they are nostalgic for their past, desire to stay young forever. People neither accept the natural process of aging nor embrace the future. 

For me, it is completely different. I've never wished to be younger or anything like that. I am more excited about what is ahead. I look forward to seeing how time shapes me and changes me, both physically and mentally. I would love to see my face take on a more mature look --- even with wrinkles.

It is true that life like a train with a one-way track. I can't do anything to avoid getting older, but I would rather go with the flow and make the most of my days.

Now you can see why I found it difficult to express my natural feelings on my birthday when I was young, especially around people I wasn't comfortable with. (I mentioned this issue in an earlier post I let it go ) Perhaps I struggled not only to explain my own emotions but also to understand those of others. Feelings often carry hidden meanings that I couldn't fully grasp at the time.

Now, I have a clearer understanding of myself. My ultimate goal is to enjoy life while making thoughtful observations. To achieve that, I remind myself to take things easy, appreciate the small details, reflect deeply, and be able to articulate my thoughts and emotions.

                                                                                                                           Hanoi, February 07, 2025

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