Willfully Stubborn
Old Henry was a cantankerous soulWho would gripe any point to submission. Those who had known him (And some wanted to stone him) Knew stubbornness was his tradition.
He’d argue the news or political views With a very short fuse to ignition, Tear down your beliefs In a volley of grief With the fury of nuclear fission.
Most folks would relent And escape to their tent, Pack it up and scurry away. But he didn’t care if They choked on thin air. Didn’t ask to be irked anyway.
But old Henry, the loner, Had a different persona Behind all the bluster and bluff. Both family and friends knew It all was pretend When he acted all grumpy and gruff.
Behind the façade that he tried to ramrod Was a mate with a heart of pure gold. And his ornery ways will Endear him with praise When his story is finally told.
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He’d argue the news or political views With a very short fuse to ignition, Tear down your beliefs In a volley of grief With the fury of nuclear fission.
Most folks would relent And escape to their tent, Pack it up and scurry away. But he didn’t care if They choked on thin air. Didn’t ask to be irked anyway.
But old Henry, the loner, Had a different persona Behind all the bluster and bluff. Both family and friends knew It all was pretend When he acted all grumpy and gruff.
Behind the façade that he tried to ramrod Was a mate with a heart of pure gold. And his ornery ways will Endear him with praise When his story is finally told.
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