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.