Old Paddy of the roads

Where are you now
old Paddy of the roads?
as you wander in
a clouded veil
so much has changed 
but much remains
as the ceaseless tide
of time prevails,
oh how I miss
those tales of old
of music, song
and sporting glory
so simple then
but prevalent now
as the depth appears
behind the story,
the road is quiet
but the lark still sings
the morn still comes
amongst the hurry
as you treaded with
that easy pace
I saw life's truth
in all the worry,
though aged and humble
you did not fret
in nature's gift
you found the now
from golden leaves
to growth of spring
each day it learned
to dance somehow,
oh how you're missed
as ravaging winds
build mighty mounds
but shallow minds
in checks and balance
peoples lives
reverted to
 the empty kind,
oh where are you now
old Paddy of the roads
this child is gone
but the heart remains
for from just being
I learned the song
of joy in sunshine, snow and rain.