who the hell am i

who the hell am i  lass

who the hell am i

turned around whos looking back

wind the winding track

mind when looking back

beside your great self  lass

who the hell am i

nobuddy's more my weal  lass

'fore i wuz born

'fore i wuz born lass

look at the hell you went thru

what do i mean

what do i call your woe

tis behind me afore you

the hellish path you went  lass

who damn cheers now

when you gave your entire best

devoted to your own

your own of one i am  lass

the last to top the story

story never got told

into green bed you folded

tired to the end

when your kids deserted

who is now your friend

settles in my gall  lass

hurts where it sticks

you served   we took

was it worthy of a loving look

coming past your memory's grave

oh humbling never bent your knees

say no long-gone bye  lass

with tears that wet this page

mmxiv