Master of Science
I got my degree from
The University of Life,
Master of Science
In Trouble and Strife.
And I cruised and I boozed
Through so many happy years,
Many periods of laughter,
One or two periods of tears.
I tried so many different ways
To reach so many different ends
Always supported and surrounded
By good colleagues and friends.
Married and widowed
I lost months in despair
Until I found another and
Learned that I could still care.
The next generation, my
Grandchildren often come to play
And i watch them grow and hope
They won't do things my way.
So I seem to have arrived
At a quietly contented stage
Amazed in all honesty
To have reached this age.
Looking back now
There's very little i would change
Maybe some words unsaid
That were spoken in rage.
And now I perform,
And for better or worse
Tell my life's story
In rhyme and verse.
The University of Life
Has been such a good friend
As somehow unscathed
I've reached life's other end.
I thank you for listening,
Hope for you all life is fine
And wish for one and all that yours
Carries on as happily as mine,
Because i got my degree
From the University of Life,
I was a Master of Science
In Trouble and Strife.
Copyright © Terry Ireland | Year Posted 2022
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