An inevitable truth.

Do not wait for me, for I am quiet as a heart that beats no more.
Do not wait me for me, for I am move unseen as a shadow at night.
Do not wait for me, for I am inevitable as God's judgment upon his creation.

I have a partner in crime.
We treat him with respect and associate him with wisdom.
He brings not gifts of joy, but rather grey hair and wrinkles.
He does not gently knock on your door to present himself.
But rather, he enters without your permission and says " happy birthday, I'll see you 365 days later".
How rude of him, I apologize on his behalf. I haven't taught him basic etiquette.
Yet, How hypocritical of me! I am not gentle either.
But HE is my friend, he reminds when it is time to visit you.

We'll use leaves on a tree to symbolize your lifespan,
And we'll use the season Autumn to symbolize my presence.
Your leaves are colorful and vibrant,
Yet, as with all things, they eventually fall.
Do not wait for me, for I am what Autumn does to leaves on a tree.