Change Poem by Toshie Nohara

In their twenties, listening to
other peoples' stories used to
be their joy
Young and carefree, sharing
stories with others in return
Much meaning and rewarding

In their forties, a big
change about stories
A mid-life commitment
For proper parental guidance to
their teenagers
'Tis time they TOLD stories of
family history
Inspiration for their
careers too
Encouragement for their
future due
To mature them fully
'Cos parents love their
children

In their sixties, listening to
their grandchildren's
stories
Much pride and satisfaction

In different stages of life
Their stories CHANGE
As years go by- -naturally

Everyone's life is a
story itself
How wonderful to
share stories
How wonderful to
hear stories.