These 2 poems express my limited experience with moments of recognizing wisdom. Now, to avoid being stereotypical with elderly folks, please do notice the qualities i suggest to watch for rather than assuming every elderly person is wise. Birthdays do not come with "wisdom installments" i have learned!!
"Behind the thinning grey hair,
deeply trenched face and frail body,
there lies a vast wealth:
a lifetime of walking with our Father.
a compendium of experiences of His
goodness and faithfulness stored and available
to encourage, fortify and inspire.
Safely tucked away in long-term memory.
we need only ask the right questions to
share, with joy, all You have done in this lifetime."
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"Wisdom does not sparkle like a
sequin-covered dress
or a disco ball- drawing attention to itself.
it is like an ancient tree in a
silent rainforest, waiting
to be found.
Fortunate, indeed, is the heart
that seeks it with persistent fervor
for its treasures never cease
to enthrall and inspire."
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