Do not talk to me as an old man, br Although my appearance accentuates the years, br Talk to me as a husband, father, or grandfather, br Talk to me as one who always said, You can! br br Talk to me when you seek advice, br For my knowledge is learned and seen, br Talk to me when you have a problem, br For I have been there, more than twice. br br Do not talk to me as old and frail, br Talk to me as one, who cares, br It is not how I look, but how I feel, br My love and intentions were never to fail, br br I know things are not the same, br For each era has it's change, br Experience is crucial, when you face life's problems, br So do not forget me, remember my name br br I have walked in your shoes, br I have felt your pain, br I have been where you are, br I have also felt the strain, br br Talk to me now, before it is too late, br There is a way out, I know I can help br Talk to me now, before I leave, br My next destination, is the Golden Gate.br br B.J.