“What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Williams?” — Physician

“Too many birthdays.” — Thomas J. Williams, age 91

The leg-kick that gave leverage to pull The prop and get the old Lycoming started; The torque that wrist could put upon a wrench; A head bent over his Bible, and a full Support for ministers that were true-hearted; Integrity that wouldn’t give an inch:

That is the way we all remember him Until “too many birthdays” came and thwarted The spirit in the body it still clinched With wilted memory and withered limbs That made us want to flinch.