LIFE's UPS AND DOWNS

Life is full of twists and turns

And things that don't go right.

To deal with them's not always easy

Not always day or night.

At 17 it's all up front

The future's looking rosy. 

When things go wrong it's not too bad,

We're still at home and nice and cosy.

At 25 and working hard

Difficult happenings hurt somewhat.

But youthful optimism still exists

We'll make it, still its not a lot.

At 35 youth's fallen way behind

The family weighs in, very heavy.

Work is hard and getting harder.

Things not working, have a bevvy.

At 50 things are slowing down

So hiccups really look quite bad.

The future doesn't look so bright

The outlook really seems so sad.

At 60 job loss really hurts.

We're not so fit, it's really rotten.

Things going wrong cause mayhem, fast

And all old troubles are not forgotten.

At 70 patience is hard to come by.

Things that were easy can't be done.

Plans are thwarted, bloody hell!!

I can't be the only one!!

Coming 80 unknown country.

Life's expriences mean a lot.

We can't know everything that is clear,

But we can't let everything go to pot!!

So finally, life's twists and turns

Should help you through the aches and pains.

Good luck, bad luck does it really matter?

Days there's sunshine, days it rains.