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Elders

Elders once had wisdom, Which is what was always taught, So they were treated with respect; Advice from them was sought. Their years of life provided The experience they’d learned And there was satisfaction When that knowledge was returned. Yet that’s no longer valid, For intelligence is gleaned Artificially and so The human aspect’s been demeaned. Nowadays, to be an elder Is to realize no one cares, For our input isn’t valued By our progeny or heirs. As a consolation, maybe, For so many years alive, Elders get a senior discount Once they’ve aged to sixty-five.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 6/7/2025 11:56:00 PM
I think elders are very valued, the ones with empathy and compassion, often leaders, not in power, but in communities, however what is more sad for me these days, is children have to tell their elders how to behave. The silence on genocide is deafening.
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Date: 6/7/2025 12:55:00 PM
Unfortunately this can be all so true!
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