by Vivian Edwards

Created on: April 27, 2008   Last Updated: June 14, 2008

The day that I turned forty
Fun was had by all
Family and friends together
We really had a ball

The following morn as I awoke
I looked into the mirror

My cheeks looked rather saggy
My neck looked rather different
I called my sister Maggie
And said come over quick

Together as we stood there
Looking in the mirror
We couldn't understand
Just what was happening here

In such a panic I called my brother Morty
Said I needed him right away
Come on Morty come quick

We called our Mom
And explained what was going on
Gently she said
Don't worry it's normal
It's the beginning of a new dawn

As age it comes upon you
Things do change a little bit
But don't waste your time
Don't worry about it
You are still the one you were inside
Beautiful as can be

Age gracefully as the future comes
Accept what it is to began
Your forty now
It's just that way
It's is the beginning not the end
Look at it as a beautiful new day

We could not see
What Mom was saying then
But as the forties past
And fifties arose
We understand today
That beauty changes just a bit
Things are different in a way
But deep inside
We are the same
Just got smarter along the way

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