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This Old Man

This world seen through an old man's eyes Leathered skin both weathered and wise With aching back and brittle bones Still, unafraid of sticks and stones Vision dims but memory's clear Knowing full well the end is near A victim of time, oh what a shame Back to the dust from whence he came

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Date: 2/24/2024 5:47:00 AM
Awesome poetic short on contemplating the inevitable
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Randy Freie
Date: 2/24/2024 10:32:00 AM
Hi Tom, I've been 62 since December and also on SS. Just been contemplating it for the past couple years. Thanks for the feedback brother.

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