Balance Your Accounts Poem by Barry Middleton

when all is said and done
life is quite worthwhile
regardless of the payment
for debts that we compile

I look back with regret
and shame no one avoids
and grieve the victories
that time at last destroys

but such is life they say
that takes us up and down
the smile of faithful friends
and condemnation's frown

for those just starting out
I offer this advice
to balance your accounts
for all must pay a price