Forever Young

I think Bob Dylan is brilliant. I see little difference between his songs and poems.

Here is a song / poem that I really like. I often write this one in the Leaving Books of my students. When they ask me to write something, which is not often. See what you think of this. A bit schmaltzy I guess, but I love it all the same. I'm soft hearted. This was first recorded on “Planet Waves” in 1974

Forever Young

May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay, in ev’ry way, forever young,

May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay, in ev’ry way, forever young,

May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay, in ev’ry way, forever young,