Damn.. you went deep with this one! Again... so many valid points raised.

School builds us up
The search for a job makes us hunters
Jobs make us very fierce cats
Protecting job and benefits alike
Calm and collected, we become leaders and role models
Nurturing and nourishing the next line
Then retire and miss the days when we labored

So true - we often don't enjoy the moment... THIS MOMENT - and then when it passes we look back and wish we'd made the most of it - FURTHER REMOVING US once again from the present moment -

The only moment we'll ever have.

Great piece and thank you for your entry!

With Love
Hart Floe Poet
♥