An Empty Cup

Tic Tock

And the man watched the clock
While the hours of his life past him by

Though he may try, he could not make himself die
And pain of fear chose to reside

Tic Tock

And the man slept before the clock
While the hours brought another life

Images of a wedding day, children who laugh and play
fade into the morning light

Tic Tock

The man died before the clock
And the life unlived came to an end

And as the light faded, one thought rose so jaded
Don't live a life as hollow as mine