When old folks speak

Wisdom suddenly appears

The words remove our fears

We learn valuable lessons

That become heartfelt confessions

We begin to see new days

We eventually change our ways

They help us take a stance

As we do a victory dance

They offer something pure

They make us feel secure

Their words give us strength

As we talk at length

They set things in stone

As we come into our own

They turn us around

They put us on solid ground

When old folks speak

We see our purpose

Rise to the surface

Wisdom shares what it knows

Our self-confidence grows

We feel their power

Hour after hour

We feel their affection

They give us guidance and direction

Their words lift us up

They fill our cup

They make us see

What’s truly meant to be

They help us stand

As we hold their hand

They travel with us

In their words we trust

The old folks speak life

As they remove the strife

They put a stamp on the heart

Where everything should start

And we reach our peak

When old folks speak