Wear Out or Rust Out?
By larry r Linville

I’ve been retired for several years
but I’ve kept running all about
I can’t just sit around and loaf.
I’d rather wear out then rust out.

Some folks think I should sit and eat
things like frankfurters and sauerkraut
but I catch my meals on the run.
I’d rather wear out than rust out.

I could complain about old age
while I just sit around and pout
but my schedule is so busy.
I’d rather wear out than rust out.

My doctor said my iron was low
lab test revealed there was no doubt.
So I guess I can still wear down
but without iron I can’t rust out.