I made up this rhyme back when I was a young man...I'm 71 now so maybe I should think about writing a concluding verse, or maybe a continuing one in case I have another 20 years in me (unlikely). I still like it and once drew a thoughtful cartoon to accompany it.

 

When I turned round, the marching years

Had covered my furry chin with beards.

 

When I looked back at the playground there

were beautiful girls with golden hair.

 

When I ran home along the street

and all the blood in my heart did beat,

 

A young man in my limbs was leaping

who left young Tom behind him, sleeping.

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