As Life Sets

          Flames crackle as the sun sets
          A warm and comfortable feeling sweeps the room
          The smell changes from individual perspective
          Eyes scan the room for life to talk to
          A model soldier, saluting his soul
Five…
          A look at the memories fading in picture
          That pony ride on the beach, jump the sand dunes
          That 31st birthday cheer, candles on second try
          That first granddaughter, eyes like diamonds
Four…
          Birds whistle a tune so eternal
          They have years to fly, to explore
          I reminisce over my adventures
Three…
          Is it really that dark?
          Do my eyes deceive me?
Two…
          Realising fate, I whisper my last words
One…
          Remember me well…