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The Old Man Knew it All
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The Old Man Knew it All |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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THE OLD MAN KNEW IT ALL A young boy in his pre school years Thought all things his father knew, Like all small boys he played with toys While the many varied questions flew. He asked about the rising sun, The clouds, the stars, the moon, Would he grow up to be a man, It couldn’t come to soon. The years they quickly slipped away, Then one day Dad took him off to college, It wasn’t long amongst that throng That he thought he’d beat his dad for knowledge. Then as he grew into his teens He thought Dad didn’t know it all, There were lots of things that he knew best And from height Dad had to fall. By the time he reached his mid-teen years, He was smart and bright he knew, There was very little he did not know While poor old Dad did not have a clue. And then by the time ten years had passed , He was married with children three, He shouldn’t have taken out such a big bank loan, Then he remembered, “Dad said that to me,” But he was built of what it takes And he struggled gamely through the years, Till the house was his, and the kids left school, All gained through sweat and tears. Then when he reached the age of fifty five He began to slacken speed, And remembering things his Dad had said, He found them very true indeed. Another decade soon came and went And old age began to call, He realized on looking back That his old Dad knew it all. Lindsay |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Wow Lind this put chills on me.... very touching.... ~ARH  |
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ESHA SEN GUPTA Member
since 2009-09-01
Posts 108Maharashtra,India |
Dear Lindsay, Its nice to read your poems .This is one which very aptly describes the age old generation gap.Loved it. Love Esha |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Profound, beautifully written and thought provoking, dear Lindsay. We should give more credit to what we are told, but it seems if we don't make the personal experience, we always doubt! Old people should be given the opportunity to share their wisdom and not be treated as useless weights. An afterthought. Love, Margherita  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Aw, yes! The same applies to daughters and mothers. The older I got, the more I appreciated the wisdom of my mother!  I am now finding that to be also the case with my two daughters' perceptions of me as they mature. Another wise penning from my wise Aussie Man!  Linda |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
There is much wisdom woven throughout these rhythmic lines Lindsay. So very true. I often wish we could have understood the importance of this when we were still teens ourselves. Much enjoyed.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
The lucky ones learn this lesson before it's to late and the parents can finally know that they are understood and appreciated. Fine write, Lindsay. Ida |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Dear friend, I have told my kids to learn from my mistakes, they told me they didn't think they would live that long. (smartalliks) I have often thought, if I could teach them just a few things that I have learned, they would be better prepared to face the future. They didn't want to listen until they had kids of their own, then they start asking the same questions. People that think they know it all, are really annoying to those of us that do. Eh? Very fine poem. Tracey |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I must say that it was very gratifying to see such prominent poets names in the comments this morning, so to ARH, Esha, Margherita, Linda, Kit, Ida and Tracey thank you dear friends for your very kind remarks. I love you all, God bless. And Tracey I loved this line from you that brought on a big smile. People that think they know it all, are really annoying to those of us that do. Eh? Lindsay |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
glad you had a good dad to guide you, Linds love you shellie |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lindsay, This poem is special to me. I didn't have a relationship with my father that I often look on with a sense of pride. But, he was intelligent and did have some thoughts that have remained with me in a good way. If he were alive, I'd share this poem with him. Love, Alison |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I often find myself remembering things my parents said but I think they really just battled through life like I have. We do learn a thing or two as we grow older but seldom do we learn from others' mistakes. It seems like we're meant to make our own. Enjoyed the read, Lindsay. Helen |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dear Lindsay.. I love this! I love Dad poems.. I miss my Dad very much... thanks for the lovely memories that came to me when I read this.. Bisous de Paris RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Lindsay - my friend, you've done it again, a heartwarmer writing for sure... BC |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The longer we live, the smarter our parents get. *S* I enjoyed this very much! *S* |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To each and every one of you dear friends I thank you sincerely. Shellie, Alison, Helen, Roniece, Bill, James and Ruth, It always makes my day when I see that you have all taken the time to read my poems and make a kind comment. It's funny as Ruth said, the longer we live the smarter our parents seem to be. God bless you all, love and wisdom to you dear friends. Lindsay |
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