Drooping eyes and sallow face,
Curved-down lips and a grimace,
Heavy steps and a heavy heart,
Dragging self along the path,
White sound ringing in the ears,
A sore comment will downright pierce,
Painful eyes red with tears,
That have stayed there over the years,
Gasping breath and dry mouth,
Snivelling nose, uncouth,
Need a soft bed and soft words,
Need to hear the chirping of birds,
To remove exhaustion.
