It’s time to express/
my opinion instead of/
just hearing others.
It’s time to express/
my opinion instead of/
As I age, I learn: /
Folks wont drop everything to/
hear my opinion.
When youth have all the/
disadvantages I had/
maybe I’ll listen.
I should stop telling/
others what to do — or not — /
and just live my life.
Will you teach me,
and let me see
how you’ll reach me
without poetry.
Send your smile
from your sweet face.
Rest your gaze awhile;
fill my empty space.
Talk to me deep
with dulcimer tones.
In my mind creep
through touch, computers, phones.
Then, at last, when we again meet,
I’ll savor your wisdom with no repeat.