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Kick An Old Can
Contributed by
WoodyMc44
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Thursday, 1st July 2004 @ 06:05:55 PM in AEST
Topic:
DreamsandWishes
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“Kick an Old Can”
I glanced up the way and saw a young man,
As he walked along he kicked an old can.
Deep in thought as he passed my way,
I said good morning, how is your day.
He said it was fine he was headed to town,
“I heard that today a job could be found.”
It seemed that he had so much on his mind
I asked if that can was a way to kill time.
With that he replied, “not really” he guessed,
Kicking this can he finally confessed,
It’s a way for me to dream and to cling
To the thoughts of what tomorrow might bring.
Walking along and kicking this can
Provides me the time to understand,
That I can be someone that I want to be
Instead of what others decide for me.
I can be a pilot, an astronaut,
A doctor, a lawyer, it takes much thought.
Build cars or planes, so much I can do,
Or be a dad, just like you.
See this is my time it’s a good time for me
These thoughts and ideas will only help me.
He said goodbye and went on his way
And I thought of the things that he had to say.
A few days later as I started to leave
My wife looked at me and could hardly believe,
I was going for a walk, that I had no plan
But to just go think, and “kick an old can.”
Woody McDaniel
February 10, 2003
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Re: Kick An Old Can
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by Fionndruinne on
Thursday, 1st July 2004 @ 06:28:06 PM AEST
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Bravo! How well I know those walks. This is truly well done.
Andrew |
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Re: Kick An Old Can
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by evilfairy on
Thursday, 1st July 2004 @ 07:03:58 PM AEST
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| great poem. different from what i've been reading and refreshing. thanks! |
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Re: Kick An Old Can
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by hawaii06 on
Thursday, 1st July 2004 @ 07:54:58 PM AEST
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This poem was very touching...it goes to show that people do have independence and do believe that they can do what they want to do...This is a very good write....Keep it up!
Love,
jamie |
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Re: Kick An Old Can
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by LovingWhispers on
Friday, 2nd July 2004 @ 09:22:41 AM AEST
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You are an incredibly gifted writer.I find a lot of pleasure in your words.
Thanks for sharing..Love the message too :)
LW |
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