Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Subject: " Old Man " ~ My 1st " New " Poetry In Years Body: " Old Man " Copyright Russ Mies 2006 Fightin' words came quickly, " So what, if I look sickly? My Dad says, I should knock ya on yer can... 'cuz just like me, He's tough, ya see, An' that's the way it's gonna be... Push me once more ~ I'm just like my Old Man! " My teenage years were brutal, When sound logic proved so futile, " My Dad says, that I can't do all I can... He's not like me, He's blind, you see, I'll be so glad when I am free From his G~D stupidity, The narrow-mindedness of my Old Man! " Well, words won't wait, My life's been great, My Dad's gone, leaving me ~ just as I am... Now, it's just me, I'm here, you see, Alone, and yeah, I'm finally free, A writer/poet ~ unfortunately! How could this be That I am the " Old Man? " I am the author of two poetry books and a new mystery ~ thriller novel that uses some 12 songs from my early, " Limited Edition " poetry books (Beacon and Imperfections ~ that I removed from the marketplaces in 1979). Information on them, other writings, and my issues of interest, are at my personal website: http://MilesBooks.com <http://milesbooks.com/> Comments to: MilesRuss@... ~Hugs~ Russ:)) *Webmasters: Non-adult and non-gaming sites wanted for link exchange. Please send link code to MilesRuss@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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