Age

Age

Age will come to all who live
We should be asking what we'll give
For as we give then we receive
As time goes on we learn to believe

The wisdom that is hidden from youth
Is hard to find because it's truth
That everything's important here
Each thought and word, each hope and fear

And seeing through the tricks that play
There's not much new from day to day
Don't be surprised at what is known
For most was done before we'd grown

Each generation needs to learn
They're not the first to have their turn
And eager, lively souls which come
Will need some help, or could be glum

For in the world which thinks it knows
Live secrets, lies and countless woes
So when we see some youthful rage
Let's hope some kindness comes with age

(c) Simon J. Halliday 2013
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