His length of time was measured by solitude, not knowing whether he was a thing or a being, either way though, each year of his life was marked by one descending trial that tested both his mental and physical age; and he showed the sure signs of his declining years - graying of hair, bit of a spread, and feet of clay; all of which contributed to being less and less noticed by a youthful generation; but someday they'll be in the same boat, rowing with only one oar, as they go over the falls of life - who really cares; and when you die and get buried, who's gonna give a damn about the average life expectancy... '2008' RLS