AGE.

The elder poet

I know not what I wanted in life.

As a young man long ago.

It seems to be a lifetime.

As on my face it seems to show. 

 

No longer wet behind the ears .

But now white upon my head .

These knowing eye's look at you . 

From a face that's not yet dead.

 

Listen to my words .

As they come a little slower.

For wisdom is within them. 

I offer you my shoulder.

  • Author: The elder poet (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 21st, 2021 09:51
  • Comment from author about the poem: We try to share our knowledge as we get older. To share it with the younger generation in hope they won't make the same mistakes we made. It's good to have a shoulder to lean on.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Doggerel Dave

    A neat write, ep.
    Sad I know in some ways, but you can only offer. And occasionally youth will listen, but, I venture, often not. Perhaps, depending on the advice and the occasion –(ie no immediate danger) it is better that way, because what I think of as reality therapy provides the best learning and maybe one of the ways change occurs is through new ideas, new actions….

  • Goldfinch60

    That knowledge within us oldies is there for all who need it in their young lives.

    Andy

    • The elder poet

      I'm 71 and have a lot to share and am glad to do it. I've made mistakes over and over. And you learn from them.Thank you for reading and commenting. Have a good Sunday.

    • Eugene S.

      I dare say that is why we are all here - to write it all down. Well penned!



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