Aught

When time does bend- when mortality reaches an end
The mind begins failing- when life's ship is sailing
The lights grow dim- sounds become grim
Your days are numbered- is it ever a wonder
Once you were so vibrant- life seemed so pliant
You had lovers a plenty- Friends you had many
Now old you've grown- no one wants you as their own
Who will by you stand- what of a timer out of sand
One who loves your soul- they will make you whole
After glory and beauty you sought- Missing out on all that you aught
Aught to have seen and aught to have been
Aught to have held and aught to have friend
Aught to have shared and aught to have spend
Aught to have loved and aught to have til the end
Aught twas never was and never will be
Aught of you and aught of me is never to see