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!