Dead And Gone

Sitting in a boat Drifting on the sea Wondering what the rest of life Has in store for me My life has taken many turns Some turns I didn't want to go There are still so many things That I may never know Some times I thought I had it all But it slipped through my hands At times it left me so confused I just didn't understand I could believe that maybe I'd get another try I know that might sound foolish As much of life has passed me by As we get older is it alright For us to still have dreams? Is it alright to still believe The ends will one day justify the means? Or should we just accept life as it is Believing that no matter what That all we have and have achieved Will be our only shot Or is it still good for us To always believe in dreams Knowing that no time soon They will be redeemed It seems our only enemy Is time that marches on Knowing our dreams can never be When we are dead and gone 7-23-09/RjH