he likes nice things

he likes nice things

it's not that he's stuffy

or snooty

or anything like that

he is tender hearted

and generous

just the same

he likes nice things

he saves

and shops

old shoes look brand new

impeccable care

a tad obsessive

he really really loves

well crafted

beautiful things

as a boy he had

good enough

"tough skins" to keep his knees safe

enough and good

then
as he grew

paperboy money

fish store job

window washer

Dan's

his pockets jingled

so many interests

rock climbing

crossbow

tangible

cool stuff

found this boy

now a modest man

who appreciates nice things

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