A Late Bloomer

For all of the Senior Citizens, who have chosen to return to school!

A LATE BLOOMER

 

I walk across campus and I feel like everyone is staring at me.  I have lost most of my hair and the hair that I have left is white.  Some of the other students come up to me and inquire as to which class I teach; I guess, just because you are mature in years, you are supposed to know everything, too.  Their mouths drop, always, when I tell them that I am a student.

 

I awoke, one morning, and was looking out at the tree infront of my house.  Suddenly, everything became clear to me about my situation.

 

That tree had been covered with flowers, about a month ago.  When all of the flowers fell off, it looked like it had snowed.  All of the spent blooms had blown away and the tree had started to sprout berries.  But, there it was, a single late blossom.  How majestic it seemed there, by itself.  No single blossom had looked so radiant, when the tree had been covered with flowers.

 

Now, I have my reply to all of the inquiries at college, "I may be a little old, bud, but I'm a late bloomer!"

Reviews

[Elton Camp]

I enjoyed your story. Over the years I have had many older people, mainly women, in my biology classes. The oldest was a lady who was so old that she shuffled a bit when she walked, but she breezed right through the nursing program, passed state board exams, and practiced for several years as a Registered Nurse.

Elton Camp

[Tina Kline]

Wonderful! Wonderful! No one is ever to old to learn, nor is it ever to late to chase your dreams, no matter your age.

[ashley]

This is fantastic. I love this. Never too late to follow your dreams. Great job! :D

[Ladysue]

A fabulous story with such a great message...very well written and it put a smile on my face...

[Ruth]

The use of imagery is interesting hon and captivating! The reference to the self infused with the blossom, wow!
A great story:)
xx

[Samantha Young]

This is an awesome start. I wish there was more. Great job!

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I agree .. more can come from this .. a wonderful story and inspiration.. !
Never too late !

Chloe

[Ice QueenJen]

This was fantastic story, and I have been thinking about going back to school. I say its never to late to learn about anything.

[James Watts]

Short but sweet. I take it this is just a teaser for the upcoming prose. If so, can't wait to read the rest.

[Livenrite]

Very cute story! Thanks for the review...I'd say that poem did take me the longest to write from all my pieces but it didn't take me very long...

[ChristianM]

This made me laugh and to be honest this will probably be me in 30 to 40 years. lol
I did my associates and grew tired of school.
Maybe another year or two but for now I find it too stressful and I can't write when I'm stressed.
This was a sweet story that brightened my day.
Sometimes I'll read a story or a poem and it won't affect me in the slightest.
With your stuff,
I always end up taking something away. The mark of a great writer.