'Tis said that he died with a smile on his face <br />Though laughter in his life did not have a place <br />In his ninetieth year he enjoyed a long span <br />The one who was known as 'the grumpy old man'. <br /> <br />Near death 'tis said he did smile though some say that's a lie <br />But then perhaps he did feel happy to die <br />Of humour in his life he surely was broke <br />He was not what one would call a cheerful old bloke. <br /> <br />His son emigrated many decades ago <br />And where he lives now few if any do know <br />By ten years he was pre deceased by his wife <br />With him she would not have known an easy life. <br /> <br />The old bloke that time had left weary and gray <br />He died with a smile believe that if you may <br />Without even smiling at those who said hi on his way <br />He used to walk down to the park every day. <br /> <br />From life's worries and cares he has found his release <br />He is now with Nature may he rest in peace <br />He died with a smile or so the rumor go <br />But most who knew him say how to smile he would not even know.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-grumpy-old-man/
