The World's Way

The old and young are seldom near,
Their voices sound apart:
What makes one laugh, brings one a tear,
Each has a different heart.

The young think Love’s a Tragedy,
And older men are fools;
The old reject youth’s honesty,
And challenging of rules.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Culverhouse Avatar
November 1, 2009 at 6:23 PM
nicely penned, you are very inspired lately, when I can't seem to be inspired. LOL
Kendrick Avatar
November 1, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Some truth in the poem. Keep the words flowing. Sara
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