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Samuel Woodruff was a very old man, who once drummed for the army; That marched to his rhythmic music, along with all fifers, playing hearty. That was a lifetime ago, in dawn days so pink, golden, and richly green; Like petal strewn time moving backward, to the premiere, pivotal scene. Samuel never stopped playing drums, like mulberry heartbeats of sunset, And played them after his daily walks; like the love you will never forget. His fast friend, Comet, followed him, through fields of fascination flowers; As he made up ditties to match the beat, of the flaming, futuristic hours. Of faithful family, Sam had none, but for his fond, faddish sister, Pauline; Who felt every fandangle pulse of summer, like allure on the silver screen. Sam lived in the house of memories, of past and present changing places; Where often rolling thunder was noted, like apricot roses, in cream vases. Starlight snuck in windows, on a street that never seemed to say goodbye; As sophisticated moon adored supper music, of redbirds, next to ebon sky. Neighbor children noticed Sam's ditties, and often trailed behind to listen, To each verse of nostalgia, featuring him. They loved all the fun repetition! 'Mad dog skullcaps' were running amok, when black-eyed Susans, sparkled; And bright daffodils recalled Narcissus, when magenta butterflies, startled. 'Cupid's dart' flowers were hitting the mark, working magic in love potions; While chrysanthemums spread the 'truth,' in vivid colors, of every emotion. Samuel was heading home, one weekend day, and a huge crowd followed; Comprised of both children and adults, like pretty colors, sunset swallowed. The people sang along and clapped with Sam, to the song so easy to learn, As Sam played his drum to the march, elated with sweet memory's return! Many years have gone since then, and though Samuel's no longer around, Folks still march while singing his song; as violets spring from the ground. 'This old man, he played one, He played knick-knack on my thumb, With a knick-knack paddywhack, Give the dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.'
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