When I Walk Again
Location
28314
United States
35° 3' 30.9564" N, 79° 3' 11.5416" W
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I can see him now,
Itchin' in his pass-me-downs;
Roamin' the streets, so discreet,
as not to wear his shoes out.
He's asking those walking;
They claim to have nothing,
Like a dollar, or a lousy quarter...
But then go and use the soda machine.
"Next time," they said,
and that was the end.
Man to man he asks me,
For just a cheap bag of treats.
But I walk around, as I turn him down,
Because my pockets are empty.
"Next time," I said;
and that's exactly what I meant.
Do not forget, my friend;
For I'll see you then,
When I walk again.
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