Before...

Before time slows down
Before smile turns to frown
Before memory fades
Before they drop the shades

Before the sun sets
Before the ice melts
Before the blade loses the edge
Before it needs to be stretched

Before the drain gets clogged
Before the screen gets fogged
Before the fire burns out
Before the ad window pops out

Before the train leaves
Before the fuel tank empties
Before the balloon deflates
Before the rush fades