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The Elderly Hold

The elderly are precious Please let them know Like a bud they have matured Into a blossom to behold Beware of the chill that folds the flower It withdraws like the old With a caress of warmth and tenderness It'll unfold to become a Rose. Brenda Elizabeth Rose

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Date: 8/10/2015 2:54:00 AM
The elderly are the soil into which the young plant their roots in search of nourishment. Tenderly written poem dear Brenda. Enjoyed it!
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Brenda Rose
Date: 8/10/2015 8:35:00 AM
Thank you for your excellent reply which I find most intelligent.

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