Know more now?

Have I grown in understanding?

Know more now?

I was an imbecile at an age
when that was to be expected;
but age hath rinsed pure innocence now
youth's ignorance is reflected.

From most people I've learned little
naught they've learned from me;
hope, trust, and fear...still pumping
sap up through the tree.

Rectify, relish, and realize;
alliteration all.
No magic wand to wave or drop
to return like a ball.

I rectify the sadness.
I relish the way
I realize the mistakes.
Oldness saves the day.