I think that they are related. I think people can be wise without having lived long if they have a lot of experience either in their lives or vicariously through reading or something.
No, though I did have the image of a grandmother in mind when I was writing it. Actually, come to think of it, I think it was sort of the grandma in the book Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St. John.
Would you then say that wisdom only comes through age? Or is experience the more important factor?
ReplyDeleteI think that they are related. I think people can be wise without having lived long if they have a lot of experience either in their lives or vicariously through reading or something.
DeleteBeautiful. Is this about your grandmother? That was the image I got while reading it.
ReplyDeleteNo, though I did have the image of a grandmother in mind when I was writing it. Actually, come to think of it, I think it was sort of the grandma in the book Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St. John.
DeleteI agree completely
ReplyDeleteGreat personification. I can picture it!
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