Value Our Elders

An older person is full of wisdom,

teachings and experiences

of living life.

I used to enjoy as a child

and growing up

Spending

quality time with my elders.

Like my grandmother.

But sadly couldn't do so

with my grandfather

as he passed before

I was born.

And my other grandparents

didn't live close.So rarely

saw them.

But I learnt a lot from

my grandmother

from baking cakes. Knitting

and crotching.

And learnt what life was

really like when she

was a young girl growing

up.

It was like a real life history lesson. 

Our elders, do not get treated with
respect and admiration like they used to

when I was a child growing up.

How sad and tragic is that?

They are more likely to get

mocked and picked on by young now.

Reviews

[Dave]

It is a shame. I weekly visit with several elderly people at a long term facility for the aged. These are such interesting people! I am saddened in knowing that they seldom have any family that comes and sees them. I know these old folks would be very appreciative.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I was fortunate and had close relationships with all four grandparents. Each one of them enriched my life and I feel truly blessed that they were part of it. It is a sad reflection on society when older people are cast aside like discarded rubbish. That has not happened in my family. We recognise that wisdom comes with age. An interesting and topical write Dawn

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, it is very sad how the elderly are shoved aside these days...
they still have so much to give...and don't get the chance to do it...