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Flipping Birds

Be seen and not be heard What old folks as wisdom served Till they are alone In retirement home They regret saying those words For children grow up to be Adults eventually And if denied words They flip the bird And ignore the old enjoying free speech

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Date: 8/6/2024 4:51:00 PM
This is beautiful. No kidding. I'm all for intergenerational communication. Why do we have terms like young adult, middle age, and old?
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Karen Jones
Date: 8/6/2024 5:15:00 PM
Great question Hilda! People are people. So glad you like it!
Date: 8/5/2024 11:51:00 PM
I find as I get older I enjoy the peace more lol. Tom
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Karen Jones
Date: 8/5/2024 11:59:00 PM
Not everyone feels that way but I assume you have family and a great relationship with them. Good for you Tom.

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