let wisdom speak
with the voice of a sage
fear not, friends, the reckoning of old age
nor regret the vanishing of thy youth;
let wisdom speak with the voice of a sage.
...
thy day done, mark the turning of the page,
weep no tears, lest grieving, life’s end reprove;
fear not, friends, the reckoning of old age.
...
do not curse the fullness of years nor rage
when darkness’ dread approach thy death should prove,
let wisdom speak with the voice of a sage.
…
rouse thyself, shy not, take the lordly stage
to thy kith and kin share every truth,
fear not, friends, the reckoning of old age.
…
the tales thou tell are thy legacy’s wage,
thy example makes coin for life’s tollbooth;
let wisdom speak with the voice of a sage.
…
when thy breath weakens to signal the change
and loved ones gather with fond love to soothe,
fear not, friends, the reckoning of old age
let wisdom speak with the voice of a sage.
About the Creator
John Cox
Where would you like to travel? Who would you like to meet? No ticket required, a surprise at every destination guaranteed. Strap on your time travel goggles and bring a compass. It's sometimes bumpy in my imagination, so hold on tight!
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