Laugh a while Tears induce sighs A million thoughts Underlie In the knowledge of memories hallowed Of the many routes Through life you have travelled Easing on since you were born School bells ring Then they are gone A working life Experience gained Many jobs Some a pain Socially You fluttered Each bar visited The sweetest flower Occasionally over indulgent Sick on nectar Rolled and stumbled Fatherhood A tiny baby Grown up now A fine young lady Imparting wisdom To painted on ears You are just like your parents A long held fear Inside You grip to hold on to youth The mirror informs A painful truth Crows feet mar middle aged features Visiting schools Older than teacher Hair escapes From way up high The grey ones remain old age calls Your middle has its own postcode Fashion sense Out of this world When you were young You did imagine A perfect life Riches Mansions Reality bites Eating those passions Living in a semi Ful...