Prematurely Fading

         You know it’s funny and ironic
My maturity was slow in need of aiding
When it came to getting in trouble
It never took too much persuading

I’ve always been naive and trusting
And blind to the Evilness invading
So now though I’m still outgoing I can
Recognize someone who’s masquerading

When I was young I couldn’t wait to be
A grown up and it was forever waiting
Now I’m old and life’s end is quickly
Approaching with no means of evading

When I look in the mirror I see the
Lines of life and my hair and its shading
I see everything but my heart
Showing signs of it degrading

My importance at work and everywhere
Else is experiencing a cascading
It’s like I don’t exist like I’m already dead
It’s Evidence of Prematurely Fading

Written By:Charles Kean
08/30/2025