A Few Years Back

Is that your son by his mother's side? When he calls you daddy, do you beam with pride? Are you building memories of a lifetime, Jack? You're a lot like me----------a few years back. Is that your little girl? Would you stop for a while? Been quite some time since I saw a child smile A few basic needs are all I lack You're a lot like me----------a few years back. Please talk to me. Don't pass me by. Sometimes when I'm alone I cry Got what's left of my life in an old sack You're a lot like me----------a few years back. How's your job? Are you seeing new faces? Climbing the ladder and going places. Approaching the top. You're right on track You're a lot like me----------a few years back. I bet your home is nice, on a manicured lot Now a cardboard box is all I got I had it all then I watched it crack You're a lot like me----------a few years back. My body hurts, and my hands, they shake Life is about the choices we make Freight train's coming, guess I ought to pack. You're a lot like me---------a few years back. Vince Suzadail Jr.