We're all thrown into this human race
We all race it at our own pace
We all participate in our different ways
We're all in it until our dying day

I know for certain you just turn around,
Blink your eyes, then have to sit right down
You're still allowed to ask for more
You're still allowed to choose any door

I'm finally here; I made it
It seems in the blink of an eye
Life has filled up all of my time
Here's a heads up in this rhyme of mine

I can't lift up my right leg
But my left leg works just fine
My right side's really torn up
I use my left now all the time

From my head down to my toenails
There's no balance between the rails
I can always count on my left
My right side always fails

Now the pain in my back doesn't take sides
I have a slight little limp that I can't hide
I've always known my left from my right
I know, look at me, I'm a dreadful sight

This isn't exactly what I had planned
At least for now, I can still stand
I was equally strong on my left and right
Something went wrong, and here I am tonight

Excuse me while I move around in this chair
I'm trying to find the right spot over here or over there
I'm running out of comfortable positions
Believe me; it's a mission

I've never been one to complain
Don't get me started when it starts to rain
It's no myth; it's not a lie
Old age happens in the blink of an eye

I never thought that I was old enough
I always thought I had plenty of time
I blinked my eyes and turned to rust
This is real; it's not just in my mind

Don't get me wrong; I knew it would happen
It was all a matter of time
I may walk with a limp, but I'm no gimp
I have the right frame of mind

I can still party with the best
I just need a longer rest
My right side is the cause of my pain
while my left side holds the reins

You're never too old, now that's a laugh
I only take showers; I can't get out of the bath
The hair from my temples is coming out my ears
I didn't think this would happen for a few more years

There's nothing I can do but smile and greet the day
Hang on to my left side while my right gives way
I'd pinch myself, but I bruise to the touch
I miss my youth
I miss it so much

I closed my eyes and opened them
I looked and had to look again
An old man was staring back at me
My reflection was all I could see

I know for certain you just turn around,
blink your eyes and turn upside down
You realize it isn't what it used to be
You'll find out just like me

I blinked my eyes, and it happened so fast
Proving the point we're not made to last
Take your time, go on and stretch it out
By now, you know what it's all about

Love one another, love your life
Be safe and warm, free from strife
Laugh every day, put a smile on a face
Pace yourself in this human race

12/09/2018

Author's Note: Lyric

Posted on 12/09/2018
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