Youth Is As Youth Does...

1920's

Though generations come and go...

youth remains the same

1950's

2016...

Sometimes I wish

That I could spare

You from wrong choice

And its heartaches

But youth must be

As youth will be

You’ll learn the truth

Through your mistakes

Some things, as hard

As I may try

I cannot make you

Understand

Until, after

Matters of act

You learn the bitter truth

Firsthand

© Janet Martin

Photo #1-Grandpa or his pal
Photo # 2-Uncle Willie
Photo # 3-neighbors
Photo # 4-Matt, our son