Thankyou LA.....Just think though, all the experience gained, the advantage over those that have yet to learn, why should one be any happier or unhappier in the later part of this life than the previous part?.......ahhh happy times could well be ahead my friend, no matter your circumstances, a lot of it is frame of mind.....I really enjoyed this poem, it is well written, and has a story to tell, without superfluous words to pad it out.....Welcome to Poets Corner.....Kindest regards.....Andrew.