That's what matters in life

He teased me when I picked up another tiny shell,

"You need to find bigger ones,

Because that's what matters in life."

He laughed at me when I pushed the swing harder,

"You think you can reach the sky?

Because that's what matters in life."

He shook his head at me when I blew soapy bubbles,

"Make one's that don't burst,

Because that's what matters in life."

My heart went out for him when I saw him become a slave to the world.

"You need the freedom to cherish moments,

Because that's what matters in life."