Gunslingers did not retire.
They died with their boots on.
Someone is always faster -
In time.
Boxers don't hang up their gloves,
They go down for the count.
Someone is always stronger -
In time.
Prostitutes learn no other skills,
They work as long as they may.
Someone is always prettier -
In time.
Dancers rarely retire in grace.
They work until they drop.
Someone will always leap higher -
In time.
We all continue to fall in love,
But love doesn't conquer all.
Someone is always better -
In time.
Copyright 1998 Louis J. Rose All Rights Reserved.
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