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When we were 7... 8, We knew how to appreciate Autumn breeze brushing leaves Summertime and short sleeves Sprinklers sprinkling spring lawn Naptime after big yawn The simplest things were great When we were 7….8. By the time we turned 15 We needed impressive things More shoes and better clothes To be the first one always chose Entertainment that was bought Things our parents never got We were greedy little things By the time we turned 15. We thought good meant plenty When we were in our 20’s The more who saw, who came The more, or less, we were left same Always running, engines gunning Never saw the changes coming Some lost big before big winnings When we were in our 20’s. We were coming into prime When after 30 came 45 We knew to play the game Meant we must accept some pain Some still training, some were ready To get what was worth getting We both dared and dreaded life When after 30 came 45. More generous while more thrifty Were the years following 60 We were giddy when not sound Glad to be still above ground We knew then how to laugh At saddest things when looking back We withstood wet weather, windy In the years following 60. The end much like beginning Depending on how dark the tinting On memories in mind’s knapsack After last yawn, before long nap Of waterfalls in summertime And youthful rolling hills we climbed Once more, we appreciate Springtime fancies and autumn days.
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