What Age Can Teach Youth

there's wisdom gained when one lives
the soul learns and forgives
age revealed love covers many sins
and will rise to life to live again

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Andrea Dietrich

May 2, 2026 at 11:59 AM

Very nice, Sara. And it took a little time and I was able to find this grook of yours I had not seen yet

Sara Kendrick

May 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM

Andrea, sometimes I have to search out a poem on a poet's page who I visit often to find one I have not read and most of the time it is worth the looking. Thank you for using your time to search for one that you had not read so you could comment on it. I hope this is a lovely weekend for you and your family. Sara K

Bj Legros Kelley

April 21, 2026 at 9:56 PM

It is true, age teaches wisdom to the young. When I was a teen, I didn't understand so much that my grandma conveyed, but I do now, and her echoing words bring me so much comfort. I keep her picture near me often, what words of wisdom went over my head in youth, worked deeply into my heart over the ensuing years. Even if they don't hear now, our echoes may bring comfort in their future. Again, I've been missing in action, but I am here for a visit. Thanks for visiting & commenting on my poem<3

Sara Kendrick

April 22, 2026 at 5:24 AM

BJ, I hope you are not ill but just have been away for a while for some simple eustressful reason. I feel I have come to a less sad time in my life and maybe I am on the mend. Thank you for dropping by with such nice comments. I do have remembrances from time to time about what older people would say when I was young and most of the time I gain some insights that I did not understand in my youth. Sara K.

Yann Rolland

March 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM

so delicate and loving message, thanks poet Sara

Sara Kendrick

March 29, 2026 at 5:26 AM

Yann, I am delighted that you found it to be a loving message. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar

March 28, 2026 at 3:20 AM

The narrow path requires humility and love.

Sara Kendrick

March 28, 2026 at 5:57 AM

Yes, Victor, and too many are on the wide path that leads to destruction. Sara K

Valsa George

March 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM

Love and forgiveness will keep one from sins. When one is filled with love, all other qualities will follow. This is what the aged can teach the young. There's much wisdom in your words.

Sara Kendrick

March 28, 2026 at 5:56 AM

Valsa, yes, our young people need to know that there is a lasting love that hangs in there through all kinds of hard times. Your visit is uplifting. Sara K