Simple Sorrows

Not. So. Sure...

I used to shed tears for a Love that was lost-

But now, I weep only at Life's lofty cost.

I used to have Hope for a Future- divine.

But now I hope only, one day at a time.

I used to have Laughter. Aplenty... times two..

But now, I laugh only if forced so to do.

And I used to feel Sorrow for the plight of the poor-

But now, I'm only sorry for the plight at my door.

I used to think of Life, as nothing but a Game.

But now I think of Life... and I think I'm tired of playing.

I used to love to listen to the sound that Silence makes-

But now, the Silence listens... and what's left of me, it takes.

I used to watch the Sunset, creep low, down through the sky-

But now the sunset shimmers, through raindrops, as I cry.

I used to take such joy, in Life's complexities...

But now, in Life, all is taken- what joy was left in me.

And I used to Dream; for Dreaming, was always such great fun-

But now the fun of Dreaming, has end where it begun.

I used to look at Death as only the cowards door-

But now...  I look at Death...

       And now, I'm...

               Not. So. Sure...