looking in the mirror
not recognizing the reflection
when this face got so old
I have no recollection
creases around the eyes
skin looking like leather
time taking it's toll
worn out by the weather
body breaking down
getting difficult to stand
arthritis is a problem
especially in my hand
hair growing in my ears
and growing out my nose
growing places it shouldn't be
even on my toes
sight a little blurry
getting difficult to see
getting up every hour
just to go ***
even though this body
will break down and age
the fire for you inside me
will continue to rage
Aug 14, 2016
Aug 14, 2016 at 12:45 PM UTC
looking in the mirror
not recognizing the reflection
when this face got so old
I have no recollection
creases around the eyes
skin looking like leather
time taking it's toll
worn out by the weather
body breaking down
getting difficult to stand
arthritis is a problem
especially in my hand
hair growing in my ears
and growing out my nose
growing places it shouldn't be
even on my toes
sight a little blurry
getting difficult to see
getting up every hour
just to go ***
even though this body
will break down and age
the fire for you inside me
will continue to rage
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