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THE WISDOM OF THE ELDER

Author • Jul 03, 2023
Elder Man with a Long Beard

THE WISDOM OF THE ELDER

THE WISDOM OF THE ELDER

by OpenAI with Parameters & Edits by Marc Cooper

 

In a realm where wisdom blooms, Lies a tale of a sage, this spirit groomed. An elder, weathered by countless years, Carrying wisdom's torch, defeating youthful fears.


With eyes like ancient embers, softly gleaming, He weaves a tapestry of life's redeeming. A voice, a gentle river, soothing and serene, Imparts the ancient lessons only now seen.

Through seasons passed, his steps have trod, On paths untracked, where knowledge nods. He's faced life's tempests, its trials and troubles, Yet emerged unbroken, unraveling life’s puzzles.

 

Upon his brow, etched lines of time, Each mark a lesson, each crease a rhyme. He shares the treasures of life's endless quest, Whispering truths that resonate and manifest.

 

He speaks of love that binds the soul, Of patience an art that makes us whole. He tells of courage in times of despair, And resilience, with the capacity to repair.


The elder speaks of gratitude's embrace, And empathy's power to heal and erase. He sings of forgiveness, a gentle refrain, Releasing burdens and his heart free pain.

 

In silence, he sits, an ancient oak, Rooted deep in wisdom's cloak. The world seeks solace, a glimpse of his grace, Yearning for wisdom's sweet embrace.

 

With every word, his legacy weaves, A tapestry of guidance that eternally cleaves. For the wise elder knows, as his days unwind, That the truest wealth is the wisdom we find.

 

So let us listen, with hearts unshuttered, To the sage's whispers, in which truth is uttered. For in his teachings, we uncover the prize, The essence of living where wisdom lies.


The Next Open Sangha Call is on July 26th
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Video Trailer of June 28th Sangha call: https://youtu.be/ZVgvFgUq-Pc

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