WHEN YOU ARE OLD
When you are old
You already know
That all the plans
To keep everything alright forever
Are not going to work
When you are old
You know changes are coming
You cannot anticipate fully
And do not want
When you are old
You know you are not wholly in control
Even of your own small life
When you are old
You know and have seen too many
Greater and wiser and better than yourself
Fall
When you are old
You know
You alone are not going to be the exception
When you are old
You know
Before you know it
You will be gone.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
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A thoughtful reflection on old age and its frailties. Loved reading it. I quote: You know Before you know it You will be gone.