"I am older than I once was
and younger than I'll be"*
-from The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel

Destiny was set
directive given me
voyage plotted out
on life's tempestuous sea

I couldn't get around it
even if I wanted to
the path is formed
bearings set
it's what I have to do

conceived and born
an "old soul"
for years I didn't know
my goal

was to seek the laughter
light and play
to grow younger
day by day

since I learned to take things lightly
to be a bit more carefree

I've become younger than I once was
but older than I'll be