Emptiness, that bridge to far, I've tried so many times to cross that bar
I've tried my best, even bought a friend, but that proved fruitless in the end!
time and age are against the old, younger people are bold! I'm told!
relentless each and every day, they all pass by and go on their way
a knowing smile a friendly wave, would these same people surround my grave?
no time to chat, no inclination I've lived my life still on probation
I know we all must die alone, why pay the bill to a silent phone
the television my link with life I I fall asleep without my wife
tomorrow? what will dawn bring, will I hear the Tui's sing
a bellbird deep inside the bush, or feed the common garden thrush
maybe the sun will come out today, showing blue skies instead of grey
there's hope, there's life, I need to feel, the love of life so I can heal

Bob Gibson

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/emptiness-48/