In A Decade From Now

In a decade from now if i'm living to many i will seem an old man
But if i am to die tomorrow of life i will have enjoyed a good span
Of many so many young people who were destined to die young
the balladeers may sing their praises but i'd rather die old and unsung
Than to be remembered for decades as one who died in their life's prime
Were i dead i could not serve any purpose i would not be writing this rhyme
So here's to life and all of it's feelings the sadness the joy and the stress
A gift by chance that i've been granted but the greatest gift i do possess
The deceased are beyond all feeling for them no more laughter or tears
For them no more good or bad memories they cannot look back on past years
I feel grateful that i am still living though my better years are long gone
And i hope the reaper will give me some more time for i'm one who wants to live on
To hear the birds sing in the woodland on a balmy morning in Spring
The great gift of life i am living and life is a wonderful thing.