My Life is Measured

My life is measured
In heartbeats and skips
And the birthdays of my friends' children
By miles driven and turns made
And songs played on the radio

My life is measured
In chances taken
And opportunities missed
By trips to the mailbox
And the taking of pills

My life is measured
In books I've read
And bills I've paid
By secrets I've shared
And a few I've held close

My life is measured
In friends I've made
And those I left behind
By boxes I've packed
And lovers who have forgotten me

My life is measured
In vibrant dreams
And the writing of words
By minutes and hours and days
And the ticking of a clock I cannot see