My Medal

I had a medal
It was shiny and bright
When it was in the light.

I would wear it and show
Wash it and throw it
And it never came old to me.

A year later it had a friend
It was shiny and harder
And bigger and bolder
And stronger in every way.

Time went by from year to year
My eyes were having many tears
A shelf of trophies
A case of medals
I was full of joy
And excitement.