Ignorance

Daisy Peasblossom on Mar 8, 2010

Tags: acceptance, aging, forgiveness, health, illness, understanding

A visit to the doctor brings explanation of many things. No, I’m not particularly ill; just getting older, and not very happy about the changes it brings.

When words fail
and there is no way
to explain.

when what was done
yesterday can no longer
be done today.

When that feeling of malaise
is not sloth but
the body shutting down,

We endure the slights and sneers,
hidden spiteful grins,
the muffled jokes;

With wisdom’s hard won equilibrium
We are too aware of what
they fail to know.

Should they live so long, they too,
Shall come one day
To this empty place.

Therefore, because we our own faults
Do have in woeful plenty,
Forgive their ignorance.

Image by Adam Jones, Ph.D. via Flickr

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ceegirl on Mar 8, 2010
Now you don’t have to be old to get sick.
ken bultman on Mar 8, 2010
Oh, dear. Allow me to commisserate with you.
Joie Schmidt on Mar 8, 2010
Very strong work.

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
Jimmy Shilaho on Mar 8, 2010
The best that I have read this year, keep it up Daisy.
Butterfly Musings on Mar 9, 2010
a beautiful write..excellent!
swatilohani on Mar 9, 2010
excellemt share friend
johnnydod on Mar 9, 2010
Yes we are all growing older , but remember as you grow older so does your wisdom, its your body ageing not your mind.
The young should listen too and respect the old more
Christine Ramsay on Mar 9, 2010
I know the the feeling well and try not to dwell on it. There are lots of things we oldies can still do, often better than those who sneer.
A very good post.

Christine
diamondpoet on Mar 9, 2010
Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Good post.
Atanacio on Mar 9, 2010
I know how you feel very good entry
giftarist on Mar 9, 2010
Nice write – I know the feeling.
PR Mace on Mar 10, 2010
Most of the nurses I work with are young, just starting life and their families. At times I feel so old and left behind.
Ruby Hawk on Mar 10, 2010
Yes, we might think when we are youngsters it will never happen to us, but it does. It will come to those who laugh and make fun too.

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