It was the Old Dixie Theatre when I was a just kid
Now, a Theatre of The Performing Arts
Oh, time forbid. 

Time has taken its toll on me. I can’t walk or talk and barely see. 
I lay here in my room reminiscing, often shedding a tear 

There is one thing I can do that lifts my spirits
Remembering old-fashioned tunes and their lyrics 

Constantly in prayer for all my family now
I can’t recall all their names, but God knows somehow 

I am looking forward to the day I will rest in His Peace
Until then I’ll just keep plodding along until my life doth cease

November 10, 2022
Mark Waldrop