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De Darrah
Matron Joined: November/10/2007 Location: Sacramento CA Status: Offline Points: 3419 |
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Posted: January/30/2021 at 12:57am |
THE AGED MASON
He sits on the sidelines His hair has turned gray. We pass him by, as if to say, Sorry, Old Brother, you've had your day. If we would stop and shake his hand And tell him we are glad he came, It would mean so much to a tired old man Just to feel the warmth of a friendly hand. He lays no claim to renown or fame. Only a few remember his name. We may not know from whence he came, But he's our brother just the same. He sowed the seeds for us to reap, He paved the way so we could meet. Ever humble yet somewhat proud, Ever alert to keep his vows. His stored up wisdom of many years He leaves to us if we could only hear. We are Brothers; Let's act as such, For the years of the aged have seen much. Debbie Dee Harding Farrow |
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Past Matron New Hope Ch. #117 OES PWHP Palm Shrine No.32 now Alchor #27 WSOJ Y.B.Y.S.A.I.A. As Brother Ben F. said "In Wine there is Wisdom In Beer there is Freedom In Water there is Bacteria" < |
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log cabin Bill
Quarryman Joined: October/31/2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Offline Points: 1057 |
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Thank you so much for posting that!!! I am one of those whose hair has turned gray as I am now 71. I feel very fortunate to still have my Dad alive at his age of 96 and yes, he is very alert and gets around very well. I was there to pin his 50 year and 60 year pin on him. He received the 60 year pin about 3 years ago. I am the Masonic Education officer for my district and also for my lodge and will present that poem as part of one of my upcoming education talks. Thanks again. Stay safe and stay well.
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edwmax
Administrator Joined: November/06/2007 Location: Georgia, USA Status: Offline Points: 7098 |
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Thanks for the wisdom, De ....
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"He who would assume to govern others must first learn to govern himself."
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Sec'yBob
Quarryman Joined: April/23/2015 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 468 |
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I too will use this at an education presentation.
Wise words, and very meaningful. thanks |
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