All the old women came out in the sun

and I was one

all the old gentlemen came out too

and I saw you

what a relief I said to my friend

there is no end

that’s true for some but don’t be so vain

he may not be the same

perhaps he’s only become quite shy

one of us may die

without saying goodbye

my friend said face it that’s how it goes one by one

till there’s no one left on this bench in the sun