Older and wiser

I'm getting older and just in awe at how much better things are now.

I see getting older as to a tree
In the beginning your small and vulnerable
You need something to hold yourself up with
Because anything can break your trunk
A young tree is barely used for shade
Barely used to be a refuge in
Birds don't nest in a young tree
But as you get older the trunk gets stronger
The layers grow and you get taller
The more in awe people are of your roots
The more the birds rest and sing on the branches
An older tree weathers through a storm
Sways instead of cracks
Becomes a refuge from the heat
And it's a gentle place to lay under
It's never conveyed enough
The importance of being older
Growing older
And becoming that sturdy tree that many depend upon

Reviews

[Soren]

A great metaphor here that applies to people as well. Nicely fleshed out with various examples it reads well with good flow and meter. Nicely done

[Relic]

I've discovered getting older means experience and wisdom. I can see by your metaphor you think the same. We do become more sturdy in our dealings with the world and others around us.

Well done, Kady.

[Kady R.]

Thanks Relic!!! I appreciate the review🤗🤗🤗 and the insight.

[Lorry]

'tis true about birds never nesting in young trees. Here at home and in work I am surrounded by Scots pine and although birds pick the more mature and sturdier trees, making certain walks and pathways so calming with birdsong, they do have a use as thr broken branches of those young upstarts do come in handy for building nests.
I've stopped pointing out the differences of being young and old, mainly because im older than my neighbour and work partner and she'll just roll her eyes, laugh and follow any question for the rest of the day with "Oh great and wizened oak!"
She may be younger but manners are not her strongest point! 😃

[Kady R.]

Hii Lorry!! Very good point young trees makes for good branches for the nest. I appreciate your review. There are soo much to compare being young and being older. I find I'm loving being older. How about you?

[Lorry]

Well it does take certain pressures off that the young uns always compete over, like being right all the time and the opposite sex to name but two. I just smile, shrug and not let being right all the time cloud my judgement of mostly being wrong! 😃

[Chris Shaw]

It is refreshing to see a positive poem about getting older. I like very much your tree approach to the subject matter. Wisdom comes with age. Nicely composed Kady.

Chris

[Kady R.]

Thanks Chris!! I appreciate your review on this one.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Kady.

[Ash]

I love this poem so much kady

[Kady R.]

Thanks Ash!!! Its great to hear from you 🤗🤗🥰🥰