As a man I can say from a lifetime of experience. Nothing humbles you like a child. Consider the lives around you first. Always think of your own comforts last. This is the wisdom of the ages. The key to happiness and being remembered fondly by all.
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One must learn from others how to treasure life, each minute , each day….. we do learn the niceties from the young and innocent….. we must die, knowing that we have been satisfied with our lives and have been kind to others, appreciate people, ….hold those sweet memories, with hope: “ master life before dust”……excellent write!
Warmly, B
I am a five time grandfather. I miss the noise in the house now. The grandchildren do visit almost daily. We learn too late. Children grow like weeds. Powerful and worthwhile poetry shared Tate. I hope you and the family are doing well and enjoying the days of Summer.
Coyote
Posted 1 Month Ago
1 Month Ago
Thank you coyote. The little ones they are just precious. I was drugged into adulthood kicking and s.. read moreThank you coyote. The little ones they are just precious. I was drugged into adulthood kicking and screaming. The only thing that made it palatable at all was the ability to be looked upon by the younger generation as an elder, which meant they wanted to play, and I still play with them. We play ball, we trips I tell stories they laugh
Hello Tate,
It has been a very long time. I hope you and your family are well.
This a beautiful poem with a beautiful reminder of how precious our time is with our children because they grow up so quickly and then they leave.
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Thank you Naida Poor is the man who doesn’t remember his childhood.
Is life's despair ever at a coda, other than death? All rivers run to the sea. Troubles widen like rivers born of tiny streams. But the innocence of youth does not contemplate mortality or morality. All is pure and immortal in the eyes of children and such are the moments and memories made in love. I enjoyed the read, my friend. Bless, F.
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Thank Fabian children give us almost all of the joys. We truly feel in life.
Lovely poem Ted. Reminder to us all, that from regret wisdom emerges, if we are open to admitting our failings.
ken
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
We certainly all have them. They are the very thing that leads to wisdom. I thank you for that comme.. read moreWe certainly all have them. They are the very thing that leads to wisdom. I thank you for that comment.
Sadly wisdom comes with age. You are right, on our death beds it will be the relationships we have had with our loved ones which will count. Nothing else is of significance. We can’t take our money with us. Children are the future. They certainly are our everything. Nothing better than investing time with them. Had a holiday recently with two of my grandchildren and a great grandchild. Now that was precious, the time spent with them making memories. A delight to read you again Tate. All good wishes.
Chris
Posted 3 Months Ago
3 Months Ago
Hi Kris . Thank you the older I get the more I want to act like a child.
3 Months Ago
So right. No cares or worries. A simple life:) Not easy being an adult. All that responsibility:)
I was drugged into adulthood, kicking, and screaming. I’ll be drug into the grave the same way. Yo.. read moreI was drugged into adulthood, kicking, and screaming. I’ll be drug into the grave the same way. You have to take the child along with you. Life is no fun as an adult.
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