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The Old Man
May 6, 2024
Don’t let the Old Man in
When he knocks it’s too late
To redeem a troubled sin
And seal my damned fate
Don’t let the Old Man in
To find a life too young
Take away a mother’s kin
Before their songs can be sung
Don’t let the Old Man in
My body, weathered and worn
My soul, torn and broken
Take me to when I was born
Don’t let the Old Man in
Life can be too long
Don’t take it on the chin
Write your precious song
And don’t let the Old Man in.
Inspired by the lyrics of Toby Keith’s ‘Don’t Let the Old Man In’
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This poem is meant to tell the story of not taking your life for granted. This poem is meant to inspire people to go live their lives and have it mean something before the inevitability of death catches up to them. The "Old Man" is meant to represent Death. This poem was inspired by the lyrics of the late songwriter and performer, Toby Keith, and his song 'Don't Let the Old Man In'.