To begin with …
peals of laughter, mirth and child-like
innocence,
good-to-be-alive days brimming over with
effervescence!

Soon …
for no rhyme or reason, clouds of moodiness
and fretful outbursts,
totally unnerving and jarring at first!

Then …
complacent, slothful will-do-
nothing days
with a huge dollop of stubborn
wilful, nagging, take-you-for-
granted ways!

Transition …
petulant, whining with negative-
attention seeking behaviour,
by this stage, you’ll be down on
your knees pleading sanity from
your saviour.

Finally …
frustrated, hostile and angry at
anything you do or say …
icy, cold, withdrawn and silent …
just the beginning of parting of ways!