Am I Too Old To Dream

I look into the mirror wondering where the time has gone I see only a shell of myself, It really hadn’t been that long Just tired bones and achy feet that barely shuffle around The years have been mighty rough on the top side of the ground But I have memories of faded years, filled with many a scheme Don’t tell me even as broke down as I am, that I’m too old to dream Why, I’ve had a life of dreams that I managed to bring into the fold More adventures and pleasures and the memories are untold One experience after another that years can never erase And many tried to defeat me, more than I care to face The thief of time has stolen my days, like a river erodes the land It has worn down my hopes and torn away my plans My body has forsaken me so, on the past I must lean Though the snares of life block my way Am I too old to dream? 42