Life's Final Retreat

Cast to the side sitting out this ride
the clocks move forward with speed
but I'm left to need   to breathe  
 
Iced down bubbled up feelings enraged
stolen moments caught  lives rearranged
things never to remain the same
 
Living on a borrowed dime rolling dice
coming up snake eyes against father time
letting the bills fall behind
 
A fine line to hang out for all to see
hidden secrets too heavy to hold
telling stories getting old
 
Spark embers higher and higher
desire leaks from a fractured soul
in the distance the bell tolls
 
Let go delusions afloat in whispered dreams
mixed thoughts both sour and sweet
upon life's final retreat