Emma Ghent CurtisBehold yon rough and flinty road Where youth, now youth no more, Gropes whining, seeking crumbs of loaves He cast away of yore.
About This Quote
The road that leads to old age is often rocky and difficult. The line between youth and old age is difficult to define. As we get older, we tend to lose our youthful enthusiasm and interest in things we once enjoyed. This poem reflects the idea that what you had, you can get back. It’s possible to make a comeback.
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