THE TIN MAN
He's a tin man.
Holding out his tin can.
Says,
"Will work for love."
Mutters something about,
"A rainbow above."
Says,
"Can ya spare a dime?
Savin' up my change,
For a new heart."
Gonna make a new start,
With his life.
Says,
"Gonna stop livin' in strife"
Though his joints are full of rust,
He knows he must.
Yes,
He will.
Says,
"Buddy,
Can ya spare a bill?"
Copyright © 1993 by Alexander McDonald
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