Knocking On
I am old now
And my health is nothing like
It used to be
But if given only half a chance
I would fuck you again
Like it was only yesterday
Now I am old
I feel outside and distant
Further than remote even
But, for some strange reason
It feels
Like it should be autumn
I am old
And recognise it is almost time
To go,
In fact, it may be best to leave right now
While the path is still clear and before
The snow bites deep
Yes, I am old
But once had a life
And a tiny little bit of you
Now gone
Today tho\' I have nothing left to lose
But pride and what might be left of dignity …