At forty, life begins anew, a journey so profound,
With wisdom gained and dreams in view, our spirits unbound.
Each wrinkle tells a story, each scar a badge of grace,
As we embrace this milestone, life’s challenges we face.

The echoes of our younger days, they whisper in the wind,
Reminding us of paths we’ve walked, of places we have been.
Yet forward we must venture, with courage in our stride,
For forty is not an ending, but a turning of the tide.

With every dawn, a promise, with every dusk, a peace,
Our hearts now beat with purpose, our joys and fears release.
The laughter lines upon our face, they speak of moments bright,
Of love that’s been our anchor, of dreams that took to flight.

So here’s to forty candles, a glow that lights our way,
To chapters yet unwritten, to skies that turn to day.
Embrace this age with fervor, with gratitude and cheer,
For turning forty signifies a life that’s truly dear.