An Old Man's Lament

Just an old man, dreaming like a fool
Not realizing life has past me by, and I am no longer cool
You tell me that you love me, that you really care
But you only want me when no one else is there
I have to learn to quit this, have to try hard to pull back
Learning how to cope alone, not filling what I lack
Live each day as if my last, going it alone
Rely on no one, no regrets, not accepting scraps or bones
Just an old man wishing what once was, chasing the unrealistic dream
Knowing now stuck near the bottom, no longer tasting the cream
Time to sleep, all curled up, time to fade away
Words are empty, thoughts are tangled, and nothing left to say
Maybe you won’t miss me, and maybe someday you will
It doesn’t really matter for my place another will fill
All part of life you see, for realize my dear friend we all grow old in time
The final awakening has come and you never will be mine
Wish you well, a fond farewell, bidding you adieu
May your life be full, happiness and such, and full of true love for you
There it’s done, I had my say
Tomorrow is coming, another lonely day
Don’t fret for me, move on now, It’s really for the best
All that’s left are memories, and a little rest
Good bye to you from this old man, my final last lament