Gone for now, but still alive

To keep the thoughts of many who've died.

I walk through many problems outside,

I just close my eyes and think 'I'm still alive.'

 

The years wear away at my flesh,

But I'm still alive as long I have my breath.

Lasting to all of those whom I know,

Even for the time when my body lies below.

 

I hold on to my life through each dreary day,

Though I feel my years burning away.

If I live through five score,

I know I'll endure, plagues and wars,

 

But if I live beyond these decades,

 

And cross through the generations, 

I know I'll see the trials and triumphs of many nations.

I stick through though times I'll cry,

Yet it'll be unseen, and if it is I'll deny.

 

For I avoid a public eye.

Indeed I try 

To keep the troubles away.

"Actions repeat themselves," I've heard people say.

 

Through decades people's thoughts and dreams continue to live,

And as long I breathe, and speak so will I; 

Until all humanity has disappeared, our thoughts and dreams will never die.