13 November 2012
Today was a bright day, many say I'm old, not up with the new trends, don't fit in the fold.
Young people call me ancient, I suppose it could be true, but somehow it felt different today, life was anew.
I looked at the calendar in haste, a quick glance as I passed by, my 40th birthday was today, man how time really flies.
I don't feel any older, I can still run with the best, go ahead and push me to the limit, I will pass any test.
Life seems brighter, people just seem to glow, doing better at work, the boss begged me not to go.
A pay raise on the horizon, everything seems just right, everyone just loves me now, no reason for a fight.
Then all of a sudden a big change in the air, a loud ringing noise disturbs me, as I wake up in my chair.
So much for the good life, realities cold slap, back to the daily grind, my mundane and lonely trap.
Life Begins At Forty • Opuss № I