Acknowledge my art
For it's the best of me
The only thing actually
That I'd like you to see
Also you'll notice
Hypocrisy
For my art is given
With no apology

If you'll take the time
I'll return the favor
I won't always rhyme
But it always has flavor

If you are, like me, a cynical loon
Please share this with me
And I'll share a tune

Songs that I've written
Songs that I've sung
For you, for me
For any and everyone

The world is winter
And I'm getting cold
It's not getting warmer
And I'm feeling old

Legacy
Relevancy
Decency
Don't you see?

This is my heart
I've put it on a sheet
For this is a death march
Let's not be naive

I'll be remembered for a generation or two
But hopefully loved for more than those few

As the world changes pace
I endure it with grace
At least I can try
Or convincingly lie

The sad truth of it all
Is that what I have to offer
Barely registers
And will never be popular

So I write for me
And I sing for thee


"Thank you!", I say
To my absent audience
And only hear crickets
And it's painfully obvious