I See My Friends Aging

I see my friends aging Slower in all they do- The wrinkles and the hesitations before not remembering, The difficulties in things done so easily once- I see my friends aging Sicker and sadder Their eyes in some strange distance- Some of them courageous With plans and trips and grandchildren, Endlessly going and doing And being the best they can- I see my friends aging And wonder how long I too can pretend Its still alright- At this time of life Time is cruel And we are going only one way- I see my friends aging And I will soon if I am still here Walker cane wheelchair Be ancient too.