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Created on: October 09, 2008
Old souls
Know their time is near
Before times final leap they try new goals
Looking left and right to rectify every caused tear
Old souls thankful for long time given
Want to rectify remains
Before time want to be thankful even
Leaving behind remedied past pains
An old soul is no fool
For long life to have must have played cool
Treasures of history
Trying to teach young souls lifes mystery
Silent folk
Been through the heavy mill
Strong as oak
Prim proper thorough when drawing a will
Old souls command respect
Wisdom in them deep as well
Wisdom they share not sell
Listen clever and you will get the fact
Peace be to an old soul
I respect a life well served
Be well until your final hole
On your tombstone inscribed Well Deserved'
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