Their eyes mid many wrinkles, their eyes, Their ancient, glittering eyes, are gay.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Old age can retain a vibrant and joyful spirit despite physical aging.
- In plain terms
- Old people can still have happy and bright eyes.
- What can you take from it?
- Age does not have to dim your inner joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see joy in aging?
- Does age diminish your spirit?
Another view
It romanticizes aging and ignores the physical pain many elderly face.
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