Old Men

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First to comethe disabling treacheryof language

the slow spaced notesof speech that detachthemselves and words that freezeup suddenly so much for wisdom

then the surprised foliageof agehoarse phrases that catchin folded throats

beg your pardon pleaseif you will pleaseexcuse me allow me permit mehelp me forgive me please please

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