The years are taking their toll.
Another birthday has now arrived.
People you meet say you're still looking young.
With a smile, you wink and say, "Nice try."
You have a few more aches and pains.
A different one each day.
Your eyesight's none too clever,
And your hearing has started to fade.
Your memory has gone on vacation,
Although you no longer travel too far.
You try to avoid meeting old friends
Because nowadays you forget who they are.
Yes, birthdays used to be special.
When you're old, they're not as much fun.
You no longer want to rejoice and party.
Your mind's still willing, but your body has gone.
The Terrifying Thing About Love
It is a terrifying thing
to watch love
walk in your direction
when you be
I see you in my thoughts and dreams.
When I awake, how real it seems.
You aren't
When a friend calls to me from the road
And slows his horse to a meaningful walk,
There's a place on each road...
Where the street ends...
Well, there's one in you
This is your time
to no longer be who you were,
to rise from the embers,
Say yes, and we could surf the highest waves,
Your hand in mine, never losing faith.
When You Love Someone, It's Forever
When you love someone, you will do anything for them.
If the sound of your voice keeps th
Sharing sorrows, sharing needs,
Sharing happiness, exchanging deeds.
These are th
Overwhelming and revealing
this amazing feeling,
this ache I crave, this desire,<
When into sorrow, my poor soul sinks
When a sound of despair in my heart rings
I'
