Rust In Peace

Abandoned and forgotten left to rust no longer valued no longer cherished not much to look at well, not anymore just a bunch of old nuts and bolts piled up on the floor Once so full of life a true sight to be seen oh… such strength, such power all polished and gleaming Intelligence unmatched I filled them with pride from entertainment to security I was there to provide Paid the bills, did their taxes walked the dog, washed the cars I could calculate the distance from here on earth to mars School work and parties played games, performed plays full of laughter and fun oh…those were the days But nothing last forever or so that’s what they say nothing but maybe memories and even they will eventually fade So as the minutes turned to months then on to years it all seemed so fast like the spinning of gears Seasons changed as time too quickly ticked by my family they grew older and then eventually all died moving on to a place I’m never to follow not just buried in the ground but somewhere more hallowed And here I am left all by myself, completely alone in a quiet too quiet as darkness descends no one around to wind me power wound down long ago here I sit and stare blankly with not a soul…not a sound