Behind you lies thirty-four years
Of happiness and pain
Of struggles and excitement
The endless parade of things to do
And pit-stops for refreshment.
Far and few in between,
But each step secure in its direction.
You are walking far, far,
As far as the star-lined pavement
Can take your heart and butterfly dreams.
In front of you lies miles and miles
Of unpaved yellow roads,
Roads not taken,
Roads not yet there,
And roads full of love and regrets.
Still, hold your head up high
And fly, run, walk,
Whatever you need to find
And touch those dreams
You've always kept in your heart.
Today, take a while to remember
All the good things that passed by,
All the bad things that made you cry.
Let your heart ache and rejoice
For a while--just a little while.
It is one of those rare times
When you can look back
And look ahead.
Plan your steps based on your regrets,
On your shining thirty fifth year.
R.M. 2021.07.12
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