The Golden Years

All through life, certain things remain Death and paying taxes, play together in this game Our youth is spent so fearlessly, we live without a care Enjoyment is the nectar sought, to answer any dare The early years pass so fast, we never stop to think Of all things we need to know because we're in the pink We work and save for the future, to retire in the Golden Years Then to have fun and frolic, in the sun amid our peers We have gained all the knowledge, all we can about life Saved enough to cover ourselves, from any upcoming strife Yes we have covered ourselves the best way that we could But did we really cover ourselves, as fully as we should To know for sure about the Golden Years, You need to talk with "God" If you do so he will answer you and then give you the nod You'll awake anew in the promised land and he will wipe away your tears It is there, you see, you will understand, when and what are "THE GOLDEN YEARS" Michael Christopher Daly Dec. 26, 2005