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 Philosophers' Corner This page was set up on December 20, 2011. For earlier articles please scroll down the page. Top five regrets of the dying (19-02-12) Click Here
TED-X Talks - Jane Fonda: Life's third act (16-02-12) Click Here Is the country ready for Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister? He's the only rock star we've got. It is mighty dull in Harperland, in fact dull is their strategy. (15-02-12) To read the full article Click Here Social Conscience - I worry about the changes happening in a country once known for its collective social conscience. (13-02-12) Click Here
Miss Representation The difficulties experienced as girls grow into women is shocking, hurtful and angering. The vulnerability and truth shared in this documentary is humbling and I found myself wondering how I might respond, reflect and share my impressions prior to Feb 18/12 … A Deacon’s Musing seemed one way to begin …Click Here United Church Deacon Richard Tannis Sock Puppy Promulgates Revolution...and LOVE! Sock Puppets explore the world of Occupy and Social Change. The Revolution will now be Televised, the puppets that represent the people have occupied the Media (09-02-12)
. Starting January 30, CBC's Power & Politics with Evan Solomon will air feedback live on-screen throughout the show. To join the conversations Click Here
What are you thinking . . . . . when you're looking at me?
A crabby old man, . ... .. not very wise,
Uncertain of habit .. . .. . . . . . with faraway eyes?
Who dribbles his food . . .. . . . . and makes no reply .
When you say in a loud voice .. . . . .. 'I do wish you'd try!'
Who seems not to notice . ... . the things that you do .
And forever is losing . . . . .. . . . . . A sock or shoe?
Who, resisting or not . . . . . . .. . . lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding The long day to fill?
Is that what you're thinking? Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse . . . . . you're not looking at me .
I'll tell you who I am . As I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding, . . . . . . as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of Ten ... . . . . . with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters . . . ... . . . . . who love one another.
A young boy of Sixteen . . with wings on his feet
Dreaming that soon now . . . .. .. . . a lover he'll meet..
A groom soon at Twenty . my heart gives a leap.
Remembering, the vows . . . . .. . that I promised to keep.
At Twenty-Five, now . . . . . . . . I have young of my own.
Who need me to guide . . . . And a secure happy home.
A man of Thirty . . . . .. . . . .. My young now grown fast,
Bound to each other . . . . . . . With ties that should last.
At Forty, my young sons .. . have grown and are gone,
But my woman's beside me . . . . . . . to see I don't mourn.
At Fifty, once more, babies play 'round my knee,
Again, we know children . . . . . . . My loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me . . my wife is now dead.
I look at the future ... . .. . . . . . . shudder with dread..
For my young are all rearing . . . . . .. young of their own.
And I think of the years . . .. and the love that I've known.
I'm now an old man . . . . . .. .. . . and nature is cruel.
Tis jest to make old age . . . . look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles .. . . . . . . grace and vigor, depart..
There is now a stone . . . .. . . . where I once had a heart.
But inside this old carcass . . a young guy still dwells,
And now and again . . . .. . . . my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys . . . . . . . . .. I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living . . . . . .. . . . . life over again.
I think of the years, all too few . . . . . gone too fast.
And accept the stark fact . . . . . .. that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people . . . . . . . . open and see.
Not a crabby old man. Look closer . . . see ME!!
Remember this poem when you next meet an older person who you might brush aside without looking at the young soul within . . . . we will all, one day, be there, too!  “Love” is one of the most confused and misused words in the English language.
(30-01-12) To link to Dr. Davidicus Wong's blogspot Click Here "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23 To view a video about Cora's rescue Click Here
Christmas Feelings by Dr. Davidicus Wong 20-12-11 We feel most alone when we are not understood. We feel most at home when we are seen, accepted and loved just as we are. This is what we all need. This is all we need. To link to the full article Click Here
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