For Those of Many Years

Faces of older ones may be wrinkled, I confess, but with many years of life they've been blessed. Each smile and helping hand they have offered is returned to them by memories in their coffers. My heart is saddened by those who speak ill of grannies and gramps with words of ill-will. Do not mock fragile hands that cared for you because their gray hair is now tinged with blue. Though their eyesight grows weary and weak gentle words of love they continue to speak. Kindness still lives inside hearts beating slowly But do not treat them as though they are lowly. Place a sweet kiss upon an elder's upturned cheek hold a veined hand instead of giving a rude critique Spend a little more time with those who need care and remember one day you'll be sitting in that chair. Show respect for those who have reached old age have patience with them instead of venting in rage One day you will wear those wrinkles on your face and you will welcome the arms of a loving embrace