The Retired Bloke

I’m a little scared...

I’m a little scared

Of getting old

Of being well past

My sell by date

 

I’m a little scared

Of losing my mind

Not being able to think

Or contemplate

 

I’m a little scared

Of losing my function

My independence

Not able to operate

 

I’m a little scared

Of forgetting 

My name or people

Who I used to call my mate

 

I’m a little scared

Of frustrating

My wife and kids

While wallowing in a mixed up state

 

I’m a little scared

Is it down to me?

Can I not control?

Is it simply fortune and fate?