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He's No Weiner

Each day it is get up before the sun, prepare the cart Stock until it’s full and it is on with the day. Mr. Johansson now has his work cut out for him Selling dirty waters on the corner of 5th and Broadway. For 34 years now, this has been his trade, The vendor of food for the passers-by. He never really made a lot of money it seemed, But, he still never stopped and I know now just why. His family had all for which they ever asked. His time, he had given to them with love and ease. A bank would never know him as a rich man, But it’s through family and friends, that he succeeds. He is a quiet man, just wishing to make his way, Doing whatever it takes to provide and just get by. An honorable man, no one could ever deny. Truly more successful than you or I. He never asks for help, independence he has. He, however, is always willing to lend a hand. If you are ever near the corner of Broadway and 5th, You better stop and say hi to the hot dog man.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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