nothing gold can ever stay
the kaleidoscopic colours of spring
or the falling leaves of autumn trees
are bound to perish , bound to leave

nothing gold can ever stay
be it the laughter with friends on a bright beautiful morning
or the grief after a dreadful loss on a dark desolate night
all of it must end , must change

nothing gold can ever stay
the wealth collected over a lifetime
or the fame earned after tiresome toil
all of it , destined to dissipate

be it the bud that is yet to blossom
or the old green tree in all its grace
everything reaches its perfect end
as nothing gold can ever stay

the end of each story
marks the beginning of another one
in this way , each piece of puzzle
completes mosaic of life one after another