Life is eyed fading in shades of gray Bright whites to dark black like the pass of a day Now, I have a thought for those that grow old Live from black to white, if you could mirror my bold Even still changing in shades of gray Ending in brilliance is a healthier way It could seem a journey of lesson, something that would teach As opposed to a path of death, that so many preach From ignorance to wisdom, is the way we should live The Idea of getting better would leave us more to give