Old Man's Face

Why do you stare in amazement? Look closely-really look Lines and wrinkles going this way and that The sad legacy of an old man--you say? Are those tears of sadness? Come closer-really come Lines and wrinkles going this way and that The falling of a once-stately oak--you say? Can you peer with reflection? See clearly-really see Lines and wrinkles going this way and that Road maps of glory past and future--you say? Dare you smile in anticipation? Live wisely-really live Lines and wrinkles going this way and that The etched brilliance of wisdom and beauty--you say?