Wisdom comes with age we've been told
By some sage who never grew old.
Age brings us wisdom I know,
But what good does this bestow?
Because when you're old you get no respect.
The advice you give the young just reject.
The most important thing I have learned
Is someday the tables will be turned.
When the young are old and wisdom they gain
They will be enlightened that age brings us pain
And gives the wisdom that bears
The knowledge that nobody cares.