An early grave is better than old age

What's the point of growing old
Everything said is left as if untold
Every step vanishes from one night's sleep
Every joy erased by a tragedy
What do you get with old age
the years and struggles - the promises made
clothes to clean - children to feed
chores to be done - errands to be run
beds to be made - preachers to be paid
funerals to attend - relationships to mend
lonely days without fun - it's better to die young