Life Well Spent
The day draws near for me my friend,
for which my time on this earth shall end.
I have lived a joyous life, or so they may say
Exploring this great earth, day after day
Running through the woods with all it's great things,
watching rabbits run, and hearing birds sing.
But as time ticked on I could explore no more
we just sold the house, and were soon out the door.
We moved to the city with all of it's streets,
full flowing bars with happy hour treats.
I tried anything once, twice if it felt great,
partying all nite,staying up way to late.
I started having seizures from a blow to the head
was told to stop partying, or I soon would be dead.
I just couldn't believe it! What does he know?
He doesn't know me, or when I should go?
Here I now sit in this body well spent,
sore creaking bones, my neck and back all bent.
It has been quite a ride let me tell you my friend,
still that day draws closer for when it all shall end.
Dan Kearley:6-29-11
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Copyright © Dan Kearley | Year Posted 2011
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