The Proud Old Man: The Proud Old Man

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Friday, February 2, 2007

The Proud Old Man

They say they are healthier than me, Though they cannot walk to the end of a mile. At their age, I walked forty at night To wage battle at dawn. They think they are healthier than me: When their socks get wet, they catch cold. When my sockless feet got wet, I never sneezed. But they still think... Sign in to see full entry.

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