The ripen grapes excrete sweet sap naturally which cannot be
controlled. It is excellent in taste but cannot be preserved for long time. Our
old people are just like these grapes laden with great experiences of life but
their company is not long lasting. Their conversation and wisdom between the
lines act as a lighthouse but we have no time to sit and heed upon their
thoughts. We, without listening and knowing, give a notion of rejection,
labeling them the old-fashioned thoughts. By God, they are the live histories, eyewitnesses
of great changes of world, an important part of past, and having great insight
in them. Unfortunately, we cannot keep this treasure in our possession for
long, because they are drawing near their destination by every passing moment.
They are just like a fountain sprinkling their past memories
and always wish to wet their listener. They had spent a vigorous and
adventurous life as we are currently leading. They have gone through the
experience as we are trying to undergo. We can learn more from them but we
cannot help the exploring nature of man who wants to do everything by himself
whether he gains profit or loss. They are a great source of blessing for us if
we value them, they are experienced guides if we admit them and they are
unending treasure if we find them. What we are now, owe to their
sacrifices. This age is called old age,
but must be named as the golden age.
