YESTERDAY'S WISHES

YESTERDAY’S WISHES I had my life all mapped out When young and fancy-free. I’d play soccer and cricket for England And the fans would worship me. I would marry Mavis Watkins, Who really appealed to me So I fondly carved our initials In the bark of the old oak tree. And, of course, I’d be a millionaire, Known for philanthropy. But I was blessed with two left feet. So sport it wasn’t to be. Miss Mavis Watkins only laughed. Now they’ve felled that old oak tree. And as for being a millionaire, I’m a few noughts short you see. So much for yesterday’s wishes. It’s back to reality But I have enough to get by on. And I’m old and fancy-free