Between maturity and senility is great deal of wisdom. A Feminine Phenomenon
Somewhere between maturity
And senility is a great deal of wisdom.
It is after the children have gone, after
She has learned to cook well.
After the men have quit
Struggling.
It is before she is so different
That people no longer take heed.
During that time, a precious few years,
She knows a lot.
The smart ones tell other women.
The smart ones do not hesitate to speak.
The smart few do not hesitate to listen.
Susan Patterson
Somewhere between maturity
And senility is a great deal of wisdom.
It is after the children have gone, after
She has learned to cook well.
After the men have quit
Struggling.
It is before she is so different
That people no longer take heed.
During that time, a precious few years,
She knows a lot.
The smart ones tell other women.
The smart ones do not hesitate to speak.
The smart few do not hesitate to listen.
Susan Patterson
Discussion…
A Feminine Phenomenon is poem about women. It is part of a little series that I am presenting because Mother's Day is around the corner. I will change direction in a week. So, if you tire of the feminine component of humanity, bear with me.
After I wrote this poem last year, someone suggested that I should not specify female wisdom; that this poem could be referring to males as well, and that I should make it unisex. Yes, it is true, that both men and women have wisdom. But, I am choosing here to discuss the female sense.
However, it does seem that in this society men are more respected as they age, women are often considered out of touch or silly. Whether this true or not is up for debate, of course. Women are certainly more respected than they used to be, but I believe there is a ways to go yet to gain appropriate consideration.
Simply put, this poem says that women have a great deal of wisdom and that we should pay attention when it is available to us. Do you agree?
After I wrote this poem last year, someone suggested that I should not specify female wisdom; that this poem could be referring to males as well, and that I should make it unisex. Yes, it is true, that both men and women have wisdom. But, I am choosing here to discuss the female sense.
However, it does seem that in this society men are more respected as they age, women are often considered out of touch or silly. Whether this true or not is up for debate, of course. Women are certainly more respected than they used to be, but I believe there is a ways to go yet to gain appropriate consideration.
Simply put, this poem says that women have a great deal of wisdom and that we should pay attention when it is available to us. Do you agree?
Audio of A Feminine Phenomenon
It Still Happens!
In this very fast paced and often thoughtless modern time, it still happens that children deliver flowers on May Day. Yes, it is true. This year again, two neighborhood children made me feel very special. They wrapped flowers in paper, put them on my doorstep, rang the bell (a number of times, so that I about jumped out of my skin), and then ran off. So thank you Rylee and Corbin for keeping the old tradition alive. Thank you for being good neighbors. All of us who received flowers appreciate your thoughtfulness and your energy. Thank you to your parents for raising such great children.
To my introverted, quiet readers:
My gratitude for your interest in Causerie! I routinely get comments from readers through email and phone calls. I do appreciate hearing from everyone. But, don't worry if you do not want to comment publicly. I certainly understand. However, if you do have something to say, don't be afraid to say it. If you comment on the blog, it doesn't sign you up for Facebook or the like. Of course, if you like Causerie, spread the word, tell your friends. 😊 Thanks. skp
A patch of Lily of the Valley flowers in the Patterson garden. Lily of the Valley is the flower for the month of May.
Cheery-bye!
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