Monday, January 31, 2011

Old Old Men

Gnarled old fingers around a cane;                                          
Rusty hinges that groan and creak;                                            
Peering eyes, timid steps--these make
An old old portrait of tender mien.

Smile and listen to old old men:
Yearning for hero-height, they sit
Cackling their tall tales--Untruthful, yet
With old old men, such a little sin!