over the hill

what we define as far over the hill
is not our sense of what is honest game
this goes beyond the simple human will

your first response was merely to distill
the golden essence out of the red flame
what we define as far over the hill

this showed both honesty and massive skill
forcing all others to bow in deep shame
this goes beyond the simple human will

acknowledging that it takes time to fill
the smallest cup and this was not the same
what we define as far over the hill

our hearts recoiled at first sight of the bill
and each looked round seeking to press the blame
this goes beyond the simple human will

you have to laugh at how things went downhill
it all fit into the normal false frame
what we define as far over the hill
this goes beyond the simple human will