LINEAR by by Tom Jensen
Way, way back…
During my younger days
When the picture was abstract
Oh, how the times have changed
All those colored paints
Have changed to black and white
I used to begin my day with play
Now that play has to wait ‘til night
I have friends who never play at all
Or when they can… it’s just pretend
They only look up to check the clock
Like they’re afraid it’s gonna fall off the wall
Well I guess I’m just one of those guys
Who if you looked out from my eyes
You’d see in straight lines
Since I never had nor wanted a prime
I can never say I’m too old and gray
To ever stop what I’m doing and go hide away
Since I could never say with any truth
Maybe I should retire?
Maybe it’s time for me to be quiet?
Maybe my work here is really through…
Nah, I don’t think that’s something
That I’ll ever do
That would make too many people mad
Others would be left confused…
I can never say I’m too over the hill
To ever lay down and let time break my will
Know I’m not the kinda guy who’d go leaving on a lie
Swore not to do it again after I tried it one time…
I can never say I’m too old and gray
To ever stop what I’m doing ‘til my last breath fades…away.