Did I ever miss a time
When childs' mind gained a friend
And comforts' choice, my prime
Games played in timeless bend
When tears flowed from falls' hurt
knee-scraped knave, imp'd in grime
Careless laughter, dimpled, pert
I wonder, did I ever miss the time?
Looking back, was I sure
Vain man, in strength of certainty
Knowing worth and always wanting more
To middle times, no fancy free
Toiled in graft and familys' care
Lined skin, shaped that others know
From boy through man, no time to stare
Or wonder where did time go
Now greyed into maturity
Looking back at memories happy hour
Was that urchin'd knave really me
And middle time, when life turned sour
Do I ever miss that time so slow
Impatient youth, endless family man
If walking backward, would I go
In my mind I smile, yes, yes I can!