Nearly Man

Nearly Man I nearly wrote a song today I was so close to the edge I nearly turned the world away I stood out on a ledge And I dreamed that some day Life would recognise me I’m a dog a wizen stray And lucky to be free I nearly won my first game But second place is okay Only one person I can blame For my mediocrity I’ll win I’m sure before I die Wonder what the prize will be I want so badly to learn to fly Over this stormy sea I nearly wrote a book you’ll read But couldn’t find how to end Am I the antidote that you need? Or just a needy friend? David Cox 26/01/23