Wednesday, April 16, 2003

Whatever seniors have done, here's what they didn't do

I received this from a friend and felt the need to share it:

Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others.

However, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was not the senior citizens who took:

The melody out of music,

The pride out of appearance,

The courtesy out of driving,

The commitment out of marriage,

The responsibility out of parenthood,

The togetherness out of the family,

The learning out of education,

The service out of patriotism,

The Golden Rule from rulers,

The civility out of behavior,

The refinement out of language,

The dedication out of employment,

The prudence out of spending, or,

The ambition out of achievement.

And we are certainly are not the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others.

And, we do understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for out country.

Does anyone under the age of 50 know the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner?

And what about the last verse of My Country 'tis of Thee?

Just look at the seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention with their hand over their hearts!

Vern Johnson

Fayetteville