The document describes a lonely person sitting alone on a bench watching others pass by laughing and interacting with friends while they walk alone. It discusses how as one ages, companionship is missed like friendly greetings, smiles, and intimacy that are no longer experienced when alone. Each morning the person makes only one cup of tea for themselves while looking out the window feeling down as the world passes them by.

1. I sat down on a bench in the city just watching people go on by,
It was a sunny day and I was lonely that’s the only reason why,
Most walked with friends laughing, talking, having a great day,
They just walked past, like I wasn’t there, didn’t look my way.
As you get older, all on your own there are things that you miss,
Like someone saying good morning, a smile, maybe a little kiss,
Someone to share some thoughts or maybe just a little old moan,
But that don’t happen anymore, not now, not when you’re alone.
So in the mornings, when it’s time, I make myself a cup of tea,
I only make one, saves the washing up though, just one for me,
Sitting, looking out of my window, watching the world go by,
Gets me down a bit, get a lump in my throat, it makes me cry.
Sometimes I go to get the paper I might see someone I know,
I stop and have a chat but I can see that they can’t wait to go,
Still it’s not their fault these days people just don’t have time.
I’ve got plenty, it’s just a pity I can’t give them some of mine.