Wonderful Gifts

The beauty of youth
a gift to all
it’s energy and curiosity
arrive when we’re small.
The knowledge of age
is earned along the way
by what we do
what we say.
Patience and understanding
a quiet insight
brings calm and love
that feels just right.Youth and age
never do meet
they meld one to the other
a wonderful feat.
Life never allow choice
of youth or age
a dilemma for some
even outrage.
The value of time
the knowledge of joys
are wonderful gifts
not youthful toys.

Poetry by Patricia Walter 2002 ©