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 © Canny Amah | Year Posted 2009
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