My Ages of Reasoning

I thought that I knew everything Had learned all there was to learn I thought I had a world of knowledge Then I turned into a man of twenty-one I thought I had reached a ripe old age And was thankful that I was still alive I thought that my best years were in my past Then I turned into a man of thirty-five I thought finally I had reached my prime There was nothing left for me to do I thought all objectives had been met Then I turned into a man of fifty-two I thought there was nothing left to give Nothing new left to explore I thought my passport could be put away Then I turned into a man of seventy-four Now I realize there’s much more to learn Much more living I can achieve I know there are accomplishments still to come As I turn into a boy of ninety-three