We're in a better position for listening.
Far too often we neglect them for reasons not warranted.
drunk
sick
forgetful
past their time.
But take a moment
simply ask about
a favorite childhood past time
and find out just how much you have in common.
Both of you climbed trees
and remember the simple freedom
the act afforded.
Both remember their first kiss
the feeling of sand in between your toes
the moment you finally were able to ride a bike
where the great milkshakes were made
swedish fish
hitting the first homerun
and the sadness of when
someone moved away
riding the bus for the first time
alone
the pretty brunette that first caught your eye
how difficult it was too make sense of it all
at the time
and just how difficult it is today
to do the same
so listen
then realize they did it
60 years before you did
4,000 miles away
7 comments:
Its amazing at how closely we can relate to those so much older. To think they were young and stupid like us...and that they really did tread the same proverbial paths.
What a wonderful post.
Thank you for sharing.
Good post, kow! I have huge respect for people older than me (I mean a generation older) and see so much wisdom that comes with the years they've attained. Not always, but often...
agree with WDKY...and it just reminded me of my favorite climbing tree. :)
great post--it was very well written and brought back a lot of good memories of my own. thanks!
great stuff man!
that was so well worded kow!
Great Post! Older and wiser...that saying is true. Now we just need to take the time to listen.
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