Living the Dream

Through the seasons in your life What matters changes In first flush of youth Scholarly accolades count Belonging in your social circle The right trainers and hoodie Maturity shifts needs and priorities A good job, Nice home, new car Two point four children A holiday in the sun With greying temples New desires dawn, Focus changes A slower burn Less immediate Horizons pushed farther Appreciating each day Of life and love And sound knees Marvelling at nature And the new generations Living the dream No longer about material pleasures More simple ones magnified By the lens of time And the knowledge That each today is unrepeatable And each tomorrow is precious