The ages of man!

The cares of childhood are but few
as affectionate love does form a veil
we see life through a gilded view
and are allowed to falter never fail

The guidance lasts through adolescence
where the learning takes another route
we rebel against all experience
and every rule we dare to flout

And as the carefree youth does wane
do thoughts take on a serious light
when the path before you seems too plain
do you realise pleasure might carry plight

And these lessons learnt for many a year
come full circle in your stead
for does infancy turn another deaf ear
and common sense stays taught not bred.