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Make Friends of the Young

Make friends of the young who live nearby They, like old friends, won’t dim, flicker, and die, Many times, they’ll comfort you when you cry Make friends of the young who live nearby. Do not fear they cannot understand your sigh Even if they seem frivolous, give them a try, Make friends of the young who live nearby They, like old friends, won’t dim, flicker, and die. written January 21, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/22/2022 9:51:00 AM

Terrific advice! And they will keep your soul and spirit young too!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 9:59:00 AM

So true. I think my friendships with folks largely account for keeping my mind as sharp as it is. (Knock on Wood!)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/22/2022 9:38:00 AM

There is a lot of wisdom in this. Keeping ties younger generations is the ticket to staying relative even as we age. Nicely penned Triolet! :) Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 10:04:00 AM

Thanks, Paulette. I now enjoy being around the younger more than the older. When I'm with people my own age all we seem to talk about is our ailments and our medications.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/22/2022 4:12:00 AM

It's a win win in my book, you gain their trust and friendship and they gain your wisdom. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 9:02:00 AM

Aw, what a very nice thing to say, Tom. Yes, it is a "win win" in my way of thinking.

Charles Messina

Date: 1/22/2022 3:00:00 AM

Although, it is wonderful to talk and associate with younger people, I also find great joy in having older friends. They usually have more wisdom than me (lol) They have been there/done that before. It's always heartwarming to put a smile on an elder's face...you have a few years on me, but you always manage to put a smile on my face. Thanks for that!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 9:05:00 AM

Thanks, Charlie, so much. I do try to be a ray of sunshine! (chuckling)

Kim Merryman

Date: 1/21/2022 9:35:00 PM

I like your triolet, Milton! Besides being there for us, the young can learn from our experiences. A win win situation! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 9:13:00 AM

I learn so much from them, but I hope they would learn some things from my experiences. As you may guess, I'm a storyteller, so my friends get to know a lot about my life.

John Watt

Date: 1/21/2022 2:52:00 PM

Good counsel to apply... many times the young ones are pleasantly surprised that we older ones have taken an interest in them. I still have fond memories of the grown ups that befriended me when I was but a lad. Nice work in the triolet form, enjoyed the read.

John Watt
Date: 1/21/2022 4:34:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I appreciate your wisdom and your encouraging candor. I know your young friends will find great value in your experience and friendship.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/21/2022 2:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, John. I lost a fine, long-time friend this year to cancer, and it made me realize that my younger friends who live nearby are so important. Of course, I have always gravitated more toward older people, but now that I'm in that category I seek out the younger. It not only makes me feel younger, but I find they enjoy being around me, too. Keeps a young mind, so to speak. I so appreciate your ideas.