Time Takes Its Toll

Time takes its toll …

 

On dancing feet that start to plod

And willing hands that turn to clod

On sparkling eyes that dull from tears

And sprightly smiles that fade from years

 

Time takes it toll …

 

When ahead is less than behind

Yet somehow still takes longer

When living is littered with dying

Yet gives no good reasons why

When memories we cherish fade

Yet those that hurt most remain

 

Time takes its toll …

 

On flying dreams that crash and burn

And broken hearts that live and learn

On naive trust that’s bruised and maimed

And primal hope that’s caged and tamed

 

Time takes its toll …

 

Copyright 2006

 

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