Notes About The Poem

We may grow old in body, but our mind and actions are who we are. Think about that before you act or speak.

I Am a Man

I Am a Man
By Franklin Price
11/28/2016

 I am a man grown old too soon
At least in other's eyes
Inside I feel a youngster
Outside I'm in disguise

The hair is gray, well mostly so
Skin wrinkled, signs of age
No six pack stomach, now rotund
Getting up  is all the rage

I'm fortunate to have my health
Get around without a cane
No problems here of which to speak
If I did I would refrain

For physical's what others see
How I think is really me
How I interact with others
Defines the man I want to be

Tip my head and say hello
To strangers on the street
Ask how they are doing
To everyone I greet

Love my family and my friends 
Hope they know I'm here for them 
Will listen if they contact me
If in need or on a whim

For if I've learned one lesson
That serves me well still yet
It's to always care for others
For what you give is what you get
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 7:40 AM
Made me smile and I love the wise words at the end of the poem Franklin.. It's what's on the inside of a person that really counts... and I will think of myself as being in disguise when I colour my hair to hide the grey lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Price Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 10:40 AM
As always, I love your comments. Is there something in the water on the Isle of Mann? Thank you
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