Big Bad World

Tick the boxes
One by one
In the correct order-
Get it all done.

First, it's school 
and the dreaded leaving
Then, it''s college 
A narrow road of achieving.

Where a degree means nothing 
A stepping stone to the rest
A masters, then a PHD - 
Don't you want the best?

Find a significant other with whom to share your life
Of course, my dear
That box is ticked 
We will be man and wife.

Now, it's time for children
A gentleman's family
A boy and a girl-
I decided that while travelling.

I travelled Europe, Asia and America too
To culture myself and discover pastures new.

A six figure salary
Nothing less will do
The holiday home and pension
I drive a Jag too!

What else is there?
Have I ticked them all?
I'm tired of ticking
It's off to bed I crawl.