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An Old Man With God

The taste of tobacco on my palate. Exhale of the smoke from within my lungs. For what it’s worth is this really valid? Read scripture of a man who spoke in tongues. Well, Lord! Another soul on the daily! With words meant only for your ears to hear. How to speak with you comes about vaguely. The blame is on the alcohol and beer. Asking for forgiveness for my mistakes. Sorry I stole from the collection plate. Can you help me with the body aches? A lot of debt with my sins as of late. Lord, you kept me safe even in my old age. Continue my story till the last page.

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Date: 1/1/2015 12:46:00 AM
Nice one Ty! Reminds me a bit of a grumpy (yet kind!) old man who smokes cigars and is a bit of an Archie Bunker type, if you're familiar with who he is! I like this one a lot my friend! Happy New Year to you and your family!
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Ty Townsend
Date: 1/1/2015 8:47:00 AM
Thanks, Matt! That was the tone I was going for. Glad you picked up on it and also a Happy New Year to you and your family as well.

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