Age

Empty eyes look right through
Staring just beyond you
Lost in time - Lost in age
Grey replaces brown - White replaces gray
Old replaces young,
And then the mind will betray
Empty eyes stare right through
Now death is standing behind you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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