At the crossroads of life’s gentle turn,Where wisdom and youth gracefully intertwine,A tapestry of memories, lessons learned,Guides the heart as the years align.The echoes of laughter, the whispers of tears,Weave a story rich with hues and grace,In the dance of dreams and fleeting fears,Time paints love’s gentle embrace.Forty candles flicker, each a guiding star,Illuminating paths yet to be explored,With courage and hope, near and far,New horizons and stories are stored.So let the heart welcome the dawn anew,With open arms and eyes that see,For turning forty is a gift, a view,Of life’s endless possibilities.