I Used'ta - A Poem About Aging

I used ‘ta run

   I used ‘ta play

      I used ‘ta stay outside all day

I used ‘ta laugh

   I used ‘ta sing

      I used ‘ta not be scared of anything

I used ‘ta brag, I was so bold

   I used ‘ta think I’d never grow old

But used ‘ta’s come and used ‘ta’s go

       I’ve learned those things are just not so

My eyes now dim

       My strength now gone

The songs I sing, have all been sung

Laughter is just a memory

                   Like the little boy I used ‘ta be.