"The Fountain of Youth"

As your body and mind catches up with your age
And in the book of life you turn another page
You find life is very precious
And along the way you become cautious

To make a difference don't start up a wall
Always try to follow life's little red bouncing ball
Let it be your guide on life's highway
From oneself don't let yourself stray

To forget how to smile, be happy or play
Your dreams and imagination in one place stay
When the time comes when we can't dream any more
Out of the river of life we come to shore

From memories now we live our lives
Our body and mind ages like knives
Dull and forgotten with out any use
A hard stance on reality on oneself an abuse

Sharpen those knives let it again be useful
In our time let us live our lives full
Life is not a simple single motion
But bits and puzz;es of an adventurous commotion

In our own life we are the architect
Though no plan is always perfect
And on these notes we must close with this truth
Love, dreams and happiness is the true fountain of youth

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