The Middle Ages

The cut throat competition

between need and ambition

can make us fear each other.

In old age we discover

we don’t have to be afraid

of a poisoned lemonade.

We take what others give us;

know we can’t take it with us.

People need understanding

of what life is demanding.

Middle ages were endured

and we finally matured.

Now grandma and her grandchild

both live where their life has smiled.

Walt Abbott–7-14-2010