Go Green - Recycle Old People
Now that I've got your attention
Here's what I really intend to mention
One of the most vital resources to uplift our nation
Has been warehoused and stored in suspended animation
The wise men and woman who constitute our brain trust
Have been put out to pasture to collect dust, to rust
Among many cultures that constitute our country's formation
The elders of former tribes and clans held the highest stations
The wisdom they've learned in their lifetimes of living
Was esteemed by youth and cherished when given
They also embody skills and talents and abilities
To pass on to posterity to grow our communities
Why do we view our elders as out of style
When their experience and knowledge is perpetually fertile
It was their foresight and vision that brought us thus far
And they built the foundation to achieve our tomorrows
We forget they once knew the youth we know now
And learned from mistakes we've yet to learn how
Our seniors know sexy, hip, smooth and cool
And despite what we think they're not easily fooled
If we're smart as we think we would seek their wise counsel
Otherwise, to match their life achievements is doubtful
Oh right, Green...the color of life, renewal, harmony and growth
The recycling of life from youth to old to youth to old to youth...
Copyright 2016 Iger Rolyat All Rights Reserved
Copyright © Iger Rolyat | Year Posted 2016
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