Shades Of Gray

Some mornings when I wake
my feet, my knees, my back,my past
they all ache.
Shades of gray.
I thought of it, but I didn't do it.
I wanted it but I didn't need it.
I got it but I didn't keep it
And there is still an emptiness.
Shades of gray.
While passing through my phone book
I noticed something fast
Seemed like all the pages
had something in common
There were too many actors
missing from my cast
This production of life I'm in
has delivered great joy, laughter,
loss, and pain.
I've preformed with what I have, and
obtain much to my gain.
The sun has gone down, it's dark outside
a chill has filled the air.
So I must put another log on the fire
to make it cozier inside
The flicker of the fire makes shadows
dance on the walls
I must study today's performance,
so that the same mistakes aren't
made tomorrow.
Wonder who'll be picked next cast call
Shades of gray
Fade to black
CUT