Category Archives: Eldering
Way to start a grandparent’s tale:
Way to start a grandparent’s tale: In a land of surprise this is what happened tomorrow. :- Doug.
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The summer’s come on so suddenly
The summer’s come on so suddenly & now is nearly gone the seasons come round so quickly they leave my head spinning The older I get the faster spins the reel of remaining tape Yet if we look we may … Continue reading
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What is eldering?
What is eldering? Grandmother dandling a baby while Tending a teary 5 year old Grandfather taking grandson fishing for Any man to man talks it might occasion One at the picnic whom people Seek out for advice, presence :- Doug.
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Remind elders of their
Remind elders of their wisdom, ask them about it, invite. :- Doug.
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I nearly remember you
Great grandmother I nearly remember you great grandson I hear you coming I stand in the midst of generations & watch & speak & be :- Doug.
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Each of us privileged
Each of us privileged to be touched by seven generations our own one, grand, great before one, grand, great after so when we come to sense we may elder :- Doug.
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Do eldering things
Eldering: do the things that the elders of the tribe do: loving, encouraging, seeing far, touching 7 generations. :- Doug.
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