The Nobility of Wisdom

She walks in serene dignity,

An aura of aristocracy;

You can almost breathe the air

Of an old forgotten age;

With self-assurance

And quiet confidence

That does not shriek

Or fight to be acknowledged;

Wisdom cloaks her,

Gives her alluring beauty,

That sets her apart,

A mystery...

Her words betray one

Who has lived and endured

The joys and sorrows of life,

Learned her lessons,grew wise;

And in spite of all,

Has not yet lost,

That childish wonder

And youthful hope;

So let the world be tempted

By the charms of youth,

I see nothing so captivating

As the dignity that age and wisdom lends.....