An Old Man's Tale: I

Once a haggard old chap I met
Who had to tell a sad sad tale
“Now I know how life to hate!”
This was the sum total of his tale.

“Once a youthful beam I had
Like yours so broad a good smile
And upon my hand the gourd I held
The wine on faces did put a smile!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 21, 2009 at 4:10 PM
very nice! on to part 2!... jim
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