As the sun rises on the dawn of forty years,
The echoes of youth gently fade away,
Wisdom’s light shines through the veils of fears,
Guiding hearts in a more profound way.
Each wrinkle tells a story of battles fought,
Of laughter shared and tears softly wept,
In the garden of time, memories are caught,
In the soulâs rich tapestry, deeply kept.
The dreams once chased with fervent zeal,
Now mature with a serene grace,
Lifeâs true treasures reveal,
In the simplicity of loveâs embrace.
Embracing forty with a heart aglow,
With gratitude for every day,
For in this journey, we all grow,
Finding beauty in the gray.