Papa Jack

wants to turn

back the clock

and reach out

to the kids

he once had

who have flown



Papa Jack

in decline

feels inclined

to reach out

to the kids

he once had

who have flown



But there was a time

when the kids reached up

and Papa Jack just

pushed them away



Looking deep

in his heart

Papa Jack

doesn't like

what he sees

or the time

on his hands



The dying day

the chilly sun

Papa Jack

all alone

sings slow

grieving and low



But there was a time

when the kids reached up

now you can't always

have it your way