Time went completely wobblya long time agoor was it only last week?I’m older than my mother waswhen I went off to college,but just turned young enoughto snort-laugh a hallway chasewith an eight-year-old,who says she might die laughing.Seems we just chatted yesterday.Has it really been years?Years ago, I forgot my agebut now, cycling my half-centuryis perpetually apparent.Still too young for ladyfingerswith the bitter woman’s bridge& sherry club, though.They don’t serve vegans, plusmembers are requiredto wear underwear. At leastI’m old enough to know betterthan to believe older means wiser.
For Kerry’s prompt to the Real Toads: YOUTH & AGE
Plus, this is #20 of 30 Poems in November to benefit Center for New Americans. Whoosh!
At least I’m old enough to know better
ReplyDeletethan to believe older means wiser.
That seems to be the impression but rightly it must be seen in two aspects. The older is wiser in terms of understanding tact and compassion but hopeless in terms of present social media interaction. The younger is the opposite in both instances. Great lines marian!
Hank
At least you are age-appropriate for every occasion, Marian!
ReplyDeleteBitter woman'r bridge and sherry club is my favorite- I want to join!
ReplyDeleteThose kidlets of yours will keep you young, kiddo.....love the snorting hallway chase.
ReplyDelete"I’m old enough to know better
ReplyDeletethan to believe older means wiser." - Love these lines. :)
Ha. A lot of fun here--especially with that 8 year old. Thanks. k.
ReplyDeleteI love your details, Marion and the stark truth in your closing line so suits.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Eliot said the old should feel free to explore, but they're also free to fool. Mostly, though, we're free, in the wild irony of aging's relentless toll on independence.
ReplyDeletewink ;)
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