Old is gold
So I’ve been told
And the facts do blend
When one thinks of a friend
Seniors are well into their prime
And therefore make best use of time
They now have the courage to do and dare
Their multi-tasking skills are beyond compare
May they find time to do what they want
May no unpleasant dreams ever haunt
I wish that life treats them in a way that’s fair
I wish them health, and family that care.
So today on ‘International Senior’s Day
I, to my Lord, do humbly pray
May they continue to have lots of fun
And also guide and teach the young ones.
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Author:
safina (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Dedicated to all seniors
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I get your message and, to a certain extent applaud its intent.
However, Nafisa I'd just like to point out that seniors aren't a special class and as a group should not be accorded special reverence. They are just the usual mix of humanity - good bad and indifferent, who have been around polluting the earth for longer than their unfortunately shorter lived co conspirators.........
as a senior i feel it's time to give some hope and confidence to the seniors as the younger generation tends to get impatient, and often rude to them, and some go into depression.- have seen this happening in our society, hence trying to boost their feelings and ego
but yes they are not special - they have just been around longer, .
yes, everyone should be accorded similar treatment. unfortunately some are treated as part of the furniture.
anyways, am off for a short holiday - will reply to your response, if any, when back. tc.
Those younger who get impatient with some member of the older gen is probably just like meeting like.
I don't feel discriminated because of my age - someone rude to be gets a return in kind - like meeting like.
Have a good holiday.
thank you - enjoyed the beauty of our hill station Kodaikanal. now back home..
it is human to reply in kind when one is rude, but more effective when kind, as it not only surprises the other party but softens them, and leaves both sides with a happy feeling. try it out once...if you can - your call though
have a good day
Ah - you are a better person than me; turning the other cheek was/is never my way. Take care of yourself.
actually, inspite of your protestations, i sense the golden heart beneath the rough exterior, because otherwise you would never have composed / appreciated worse.
i agree to a certain extent that you should be rough with those who constantly trouble you, and do not respond to kindness, but if possible a spoonful of honey is always a better option.
have a good day, and keep writing, and enjoying life. wishing you a healthy, long life. cheerrs.
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