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B. B. Woodall

Age and Rage

When you are truly old,
No complaint will matter.
Rage about being sick or poor
Or misunderstood
Will not be taken seriously.
Anger at human folly
Will be meaningless.
Nothing will be noticed but your age.
Rage now!
While there is still time.

#AgeOld

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