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When You Are Old

October 6, 2025 by Bill McNulty

You can ignore many of the rules

You can stop dealing with fools.

You know when you are pretending to be smart.

You know how to pretend it is someone else’s fart.

You should know how to shut up and not say a word.

You will know when your advice will never be heard.

There will be memories locked away with no sweat.

There will be names and faces you will easily forget.

Being old, respect is still something you have to earn

Always remember, that you are never too old to learn.

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