The Clock Is Ticking

Can you hear the clock ticking? It gets louder every year, A time piece that reminds me, That my eternity is getting near. Can you hear the clock ticking? It runs faster all the time, How many ticks do I have left? Numbered are the days that are mine. Can you hear the clock ticking? It echoes in my ear, I try not to dwell on, My ever-growing fear. Can you hear the clock ticking? It keeps running never a doubt, Like sand thru the hour glass, Only to stop when my ticks run out.