Strawbs - On Growing Older lyrics

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The scarecrow stood with its head held high<br />

Admiring the view from the hill<br />

The waterfall scattered its glistening jewels<br />

As the heron stood gracefully still<br />

It seemed I looked without seeing<br />

I failed to grasp what I saw<br />

For all of Nature's beautiful gifts<br />

I blissfully chose to ignore.<br />

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As sandy beaches and soft swelling tides<br />

Invite the inquisitive young<br />

And caviar, oysters and pate de fois<br />

Invite the discerning tongue<br />

So comes the desire to be lost awhile<br />

In the depths of the forest glade<br />

Midst the cool deep greens where ancient oaks<br />

Cast wondrous spells in their shade.<br />

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And if sometimes I feel in retrospect<br />

A regret for the waste of my youth<br />

Then I pause to reflect that I still have time<br />

Before growing long in the tooth<br />

To achieve all the things that I should have achieved<br />

When idleness led me astray<br />

And being aware of what I have missed<br />

I'm extending my use of the day.