The Age of Irony

The glistening sunlight from the early dawn

removes the dew from every lawn,

and one comes into awarness...

..of self.

Soon, as awarness becomes concern

one realizes that the sun can burn,

and learning enters the realm...

..of caution.

The day matures and the wind does sing.

Youth seeks knowledge of everything,

but, they're unable to focus...

..their minds.

So, knowledge only comes with age

but your vision dims, by the end of the page

and the final chapter...

..of life.

— docmaverick, Dec 09, 2007

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

Critiques

meic

18 years 6 months ago

The ‘ages of man’ theme

The 'ages of man' theme is difficult, though this is a creditable attempt. I like the 'time of day' metaphor, but perhaps it might be more empowered if there was a direct reference to [say] noon in the second stanza, dusk in the third stanza and night in the last. Just an idea, so please excuse me! Mike

weirdelf

18 years 5 months ago

I can see you didn't know where you were going

"wind does sing" is a weak line, twisted for poetry. Youth in it's naivety often tells more truth than us wise old bastards. They celebrate their illusionary immortality and we can learn from that. cheers, Jess